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NIH Seeking Public Comments on Ways to Reduce PI Administrative Burden
As required by Section 2034(d) of the 21st Century Cures Act, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) is currently seeking public comments on how the...Posted On: May 18, 2018 -
National Drug Shortage: What You Should Know
There is a national shortage of several drugs commonly used in animals. These include the injectable opioid medications fentanyl, morphine, and hydromorphone, and other medications such as...Posted On: May 10, 2018 -
Reminders for Transporting Animals Between Buildings and Throughout Campus
When transporting animals between animal care facilities (either from room to room, building to building, or through a public area), please remember that all methods of transport MUST, first and...Posted On: April 26, 2018 -
Re-Evaluating Mouse Cage Changing Techniques: Use of Forceps vs. Gloved Hands
ULAM’s standard cage changing practices have required Animal Technicians to use forceps when transferring mice between cages for the past two decades. However, research has shown that handling of...Posted On: March 29, 2018 -
Breeding Your Own Animals? Please Pay Close Attention to Your Animal Use Numbers
Labs who breed their own research animals may have noticed that the breeding sheets in their animal rooms look a little bit different now.Posted On: March 29, 2018 -
Semi-Annual Inspections, Findings, and eRAM Action Items
Winter 2018 semi-annual IACUC facility inspections concluded on Thursday, March 22. As a result, you may receive several different inspection notifications through the eRAM system.Posted On: March 27, 2018 -
March 2018 Summary of Animal Care & Use Guideline, SOP Updates
The following SOPs and Guidelines have been updated as of Monday, March 19. For your convenience, a small summary outlining key changes to each document is included below:Posted On: March 19, 2018 -
U-M Launches New Animal Care & Use Faculty Advocacy Committee to Explore Ways to Reduce Administrative Burden
Keeping apprised of, let alone adhering to, the latest rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines governing animal care and use can feel burdensome.Posted On: March 14, 2018 -
Donations, Use of Toilet Paper Rolls and Other Cardboard Tubes to Be Discontinued
A joint decision by both ULAM Faculty Veterinarians and the ULAM Husbandry Leadership Team was recently made to discontinue use of all donated toilet paper rolls and other cardboard tubes. This means...Posted On: March 14, 2018 -
Melissa Dyson Appointed U-M's Associate Attending Veterinarian, Deputy Director of ULAM
Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAM has been appointed the new Deputy Director of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM)Posted On: March 8, 2018