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Lessons Learned from Winter 2021 Semi-Annual Facility Inspections
To help build a greater understanding of programmatic trends and key areas of focus for the upcoming Fall 2021 semester, we are sharing findings from the last round of semi-annual Institutional...Posted On: August 9, 2021 -
Explore On-Demand Resources from Spring/Summer ULAM Veterinary User Group Meeting
We know that your time is valuable. That’s why we have pre-recorded a few important reminders from the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) in lieu of hosting in-person meetings with ULAM...Posted On: June 22, 2021 -
Temporary Shortage of Pentobarbital and Pentobarbital Solutions
Recent Update: The temporary shortage of pentobarbital and pentobarbital euthanasia solutions (i.e., Fatal-Plus) in the United States, which was first announced in summer 2021, has continued longer...Posted On: May 21, 2021 -
State of Michigan Annual Controlled Substance Inventory Due July 14
The U-M Office of Research (UMOR) has received confirmation from the State of Michigan that the Annual Controlled Substance Inventory must now be completed by Tuesday, July 14, 2020.Posted On: July 6, 2020 -
Ramp-Up Reminder: Verify Controlled Substances and Related Documentation
As a reminder to laboratories who are ramping up their animal-related research projects after a period of inactivity, controlled substances and documentation should be verified upon return to the lab...Posted On: May 28, 2020 -
Drug Supplies and Shortages Due to COVID-19: Impact on Animal Research at U-M
Learn how to prepare now for potential shortages, find out which drugs and supplies are currently available to order, and what to do if you have difficulty obtaining a specific drug needed to treat...Posted On: May 20, 2020 -
Advance Notice: Changes to DEA Form-222
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently updating its Form 222, which is used to order Schedule I and II controlled substances, from a carbon-copied triplicate form to a single-...Posted On: February 3, 2020 -
Ketamine-Xylazine Mixture from Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
We were recently made aware that the Sigma-Aldrich Corporation is manufacturing and selling a mixture of Ketamine and Xylazine marketed for use in laboratory research animals. This product is NOT a...Posted On: October 24, 2019 -
Important Updates About Animal Drug Availability
It has come to our attention that several drugs frequently used in animals have been temporarily placed on backorder due to manufacturer supply and/or recall issues. Please review the following...Posted On: October 10, 2019 -
IACUC Approves Revised Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage, and Expiration of Injectable Medications
In close consultation with ULAM Faculty Veterinarians, the IACUC has approved several revisions to the Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage, and Expiration of Injectable Medications. Most notably, ...Posted On: May 20, 2019