U-M Receives Continued Full AAALAC Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that the University of Michigan has received Continued Full Accreditation from AAALAC International (AAALAC).
ULAM, ACUO Announce Winter 2023 Holiday Hours
Several service areas within the Animal Care & Use Program, including the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) and the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM), will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. Below is a list of operating schedules and plans for areas that may have a direct ...
New Animal Use Protocol Template Launches in eRAM on November 20
In December 2022, we announced that a new Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocol application and submission form – commonly referred to as “V2” – was being piloted in eRAM. After completing the successful pilot phase in which 60+ protocols were created and approved by the IACUC using the V2 format, we are ...
Connecting the Dots: Helpful Hints for Navigating Important Programmatic Updates
We know that you already receive a high volume of emails at an institution of our size, and that staying apprised of important programmatic changes impacting animal care and use can be difficult to navigate amidst your many competing priorities. Use the following helpful hints to quickly access information and updates across both the Animal ...
Change to Blue Tabs Used to Identify Single Housed Animals
The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) would like to update all laboratories to a change in the item(s) used to identify singly housed animals. Due to a supply shortage, the blue tabs typically used to identify singly housed animals in the vivarium (see picture below at left) have become increasingly difficult to order. ULAM ...
Important Reminder: Visitors and Volunteers in Animal Care Facilities
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our staff and the animals entrusted to our care. As outlined by the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Visitors and Volunteers in Research Laboratories Policy, anyone wishing to bring a visitor (i.e., non U-M employee) into an active research facility on any U-M ...
Did You Know? Translated Copies of The Guide Available for Download
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) is the primary standard by which AAALAC International (AAALAC) assesses and accredits animal care and use programs in the United States. This comprehensive book, now in its eighth edition (2011), provides a framework for “institutions in caring for animals in ways judged to ...
New IACUC Protocol Application Form – What Comes Next?
In December 2022, we announced that a new Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocol application and submission form – commonly referred to as “V2” – was being piloted in eRAM. To date, 60+ protocols have been created and approved by the IACUC using the new V2 format. What to Expect Currently, the V2 ...
Controlled Substances Drugs Guidelines IACUC Policies
Revised Policies, Guidelines Clarify Expectations for the Use of Expired Drugs and Medical Materials in Animals
We know that you rely on us – your Animal Care & Use Program partners – to provide the tools and resources necessary for safeguarding animal welfare while conducting sound scientific research. While it is clear that the administration and/or use of expired drugs and other substances can endanger animal health and compromise the validity ...
Save the Date & Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian During Fall 2023 Check-In Meetings
To help keep the research community apprised of important updates and changes impacting animal care and use at the University of Michigan, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians will be hosting in-person Vet Check-In Meetings in November 2023. In addition to addressing facility-specific and attendee questions, veterinarians will also discuss several topics of interest, including: No RSVP is ...
Policy Expands Channel to Address Research Safety Incidents
An expanded policy, designed by the Research and Academic Safety Committee (RASC) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), aims to enhance how the University of Michigan community addresses and resolves laboratory and research safety concerns. Schools, colleges, and research units have safety accountability plans in place to define local processes to appropriately manage safety issues ...
Proper PPE: What’s In and What’s Out?
To protect the health and safety of research personnel, the animals entrusted to our care, and the larger U-M research community, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when working in and around animal facilities. Required PPE for individual rooms and circumstances is based on an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) risk assessment that takes into ...
