You are here
- Home
- Announcements
Announcements
-
ACU Program Announces Second Annual GOLD Day
The Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program is pleased to announce that its second annual GOLD Day will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, GOLD Day is a unique opportunity for...Posted On: February 1, 2024 -
Additional Tools to Support the Responsible Use of Drugs, Substances, and Other Agents in Animal Studies
The Animal Care & Use Program has created three new tools to assist the U-M research community with navigating the many nuanced requirements for the proper administration and use of medical...Posted On: December 14, 2023 -
Update on Ongoing Nationwide Ketamine Shortage
December 2023 Update – The Central B2 Pharmacy has ended its Ketamine order restriction for research studies – including all projects involving animals. Study Teams may also continue to purchase...Posted On: December 11, 2023 -
FDA Notice: Discontinue Use of Recalled Water-Based Medical Products Due to Sterility Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning not to use recalled saline (0.9% sodium chloride) and other water-based medical products manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC and sold...Posted On: December 5, 2023 -
Revised Policies, Guidelines Clarify Expectations for the Use of Expired Drugs and Medical Materials in Animals
After extensive fact-finding and assessment, the IACUC has approved several revisions to existing policies and guidelines to more clearly articulate programmatic expectations for the appropriate...Posted On: October 5, 2023 -
Ethiqa XR® Broached Vial Usage Extended to 90 Days
After extensive in-house studies and testing to collect sufficient efficacy data, Fidelis Pharmaceuticals, the company that produces Ethiqa XR®, has extended the drug’s storage and use to 90 days...Posted On: September 7, 2023 -
AAALAC 2023 Site Visit Schedule, Additional Preparation Resources Now Available
As a reminder, Site Visitors from AAALAC International (AAALAC) will be on campus for the U-M’s re-accreditation visit beginning Tuesday, June 13 through Friday, June 16, 2023. To help you feel...Posted On: May 18, 2023 -
Urgent Notice: Standard Xyzaline Concentration No Longer Available
We have recently learned that the standard concentration of xylazine (20 mg/ml x 20 ml vial - Ana-Sed) used by many U-M laboratories for sedation/anesthesia is no longer available. This specific...Posted On: April 27, 2023 -
New Resources to Promote Responsible Use of Drugs and Other Medical Materials
The appropriate use of drugs and other medical materials – fluids, vehicles, biologics, and drugs – is critical for protecting animal welfare, ensuring the validity of your results, and avoiding...Posted On: April 18, 2023 -
Ordering Ketamine for Use in Animals
Recently, shortages of the anesthetic drug Ketamine have been reported in human medicine. While supplies manufactured specifically for use in veterinary animal care have NOT currently been impacted,...Posted On: April 17, 2023