Event Type: Reminder

The Guidelines for Rodent Euthanasia Procedures for Investigative Personnel were recently updated to provide additional clarification on the expectations for all personnel who perform euthanasia in rodents. All individuals who perform rodent euthanasia, especially in mice and rats, should review the revised guidelines and important reminders for CO2 euthanasia to ensure that they understand their individual responsibility for safeguarding animal ...

In observance of the U-M’s Thanksgiving holiday, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will not be receiving any animal deliveries the week of November 21 – November 25. **Please note that deliveries occurring near holidays may be subject to additional delays depending on each individual vendor’s schedule and availability. Questions? If you have any questions ...

The Guidelines on Anesthesia & Analgesia in Mice and the Guidelines on Anesthesia & Analgesia in Rats were updated in March to reflect changes to buprenorphine dosing intervals, specifically the injectable formulation(s) of buprenorphine hydrochloride, for mice and rats. It is expected that all protocols impacted by this change will be updated no later than ...

Research staff and research faculty are at the core and heart of our research operations. To celebrate their tremendous work, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking nominations for its revamped series of annual awards. OVPR developed nine new research staff awards this year, which recognize staff excellence across a wide ...