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Important Update Regarding Transition to Paper-Based Bedding in Rodent Housing Facilities

We understand that there may be some ongoing confusion regarding the process of transitioning rodents from corn cob (Bed-O’Cobs®) bedding to a recycled paper-based bedding (Pure-O’Cel®) in rodent housing facilities across campus. The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) has used this material as an alternative bedding for quite some time in select cases to address ...
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How We Prepare for the Unexpected and How Your Lab Can Help

As many of you are keenly aware, we experienced a damaging windstorm in early March that caused frequent and, in some cases, prolonged power outages that affected buildings across campus for several hours. Our animal care and use team works in close partnership with U-M’s Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS), as well as ...
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