Announcements

IACUC

ARRIVE Prepared: Essentials for Reproducibility and Incorporating the 3Rs

For more than 50 years, institutional and regulatory expectations have required appropriate justification for the use of animals in research, including consideration of all relevant new approach methodologies/non-animal models (NAMs), the “Three Rs” principle of biomedical research, and documentation on why a certain species/model is the most scientifically valid method of study. Detailed justifications are ...
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ULAM

Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian this October

As part of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine’s (ULAM) efforts to provide a collaborative, partnership-based approach to animal care at the U-M, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians will be hosting several check-in meetings at locations across campus later this month. In addition to discussing facility-specific needs, a variety of other topics will be covered, including: Time ...
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Drugs Federal Regulations & Standards Guidelines Policies ULAM

A Visual Guide to Finding Beyond Use Dates on Drug Packaging

Many pharmaceutical products used in animal-based research have a standard “Expiration Date” as well as a “Use-By-Date” (i.e., “Beyond Use Date”). These dates are generally included on the package insert or vial and can often be found under the headings “Storage,” “Storage Instructions,” or “Dosage and Administration.” Some products that are formulated by multiple manufacturers ...
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Guidelines ULAM

Resources, Reminders for Managing and Maintaining Animal Health Records

Accurate, appropriately managed and maintained animal health records are critical for documenting animal well-being and providing a complete history of surgical procedures, including any requisite post-operative care. Records that are incomplete, incorrect, or improperly submitted may not only result in unnecessary treatment or diagnoses, but could also lead to research non-compliance. To help members of ...
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ULAM

ULAM-Led ZoSil Clinical Trial for Mouse Dermatitis Now Underway

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is now enrolling participants from the U-M research community in a new clinical trial involving mice with ulcerative dermatitis (UD), a common disorder that manifests as ulceration and inflammation of the skin. This study is specifically focused on mice who present with “Classic” UD (see first accordion below), ...
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ULAM

New Zebrafish Breeding Colony Program

We’re pleased to announce that our Zebrafish Breeding Colony Program is now live. As part of this one-year pilot program*, wild type AB strain zebrafish are available through all developmental stages – from embryo to adult. There is no cost for the zebrafish; however, quantities are limited and it is first-come, first-served. Eligibility is reserved ...
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