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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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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-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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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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ULAM Welcomes Two New Veterinary Residents

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) recently welcomed two new veterinary residents. ULAM Veterinary Residents ULAM’s Postdoctoral Clinical Training Program is one of the nation’s oldest and most recognized programs for training laboratory animal veterinarians. Up to three new residents are accepted into the program each year. To learn more, visit the Postdoctoral Clinical ...
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Remember to Cite ULAM Service Area RRIDs

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is proud to offer a variety of specialized research support services and facilities to the U-M community. To help maintain these services and enhance the rigor and reproducibility of our collective research, please remember to cite us using the following Research Resource Identification (RRID) Numbers. RRID Information for ...
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Catch Up on Discussion Topics, FAQs from Spring 2025 ULAM Faculty Vet 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 hosted veterinary check-in meetings in May 2025. If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources are now available ...
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Drugs Federal Regulations & Standards Guidelines Policies ULAM

Additional Guidance & Resources for Managing Products with Beyond Use Dates

Navigating the many nuanced requirements for the proper management, storage, and maintenance of drugs, agents, and other substances used in animal-based research can be challenging and confusing, especially when these supplies are dated. Many pharmaceutical products have both a standard “Expiration Date” and a “Use-By-Date” (i.e., “Beyond Use Date”), which are often described in the ...
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Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian this May

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 this May. In addition to discussing facility-specific needs, a variety of other topics will be covered, including: Time will ...
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Training Requirements and Animal Housing Access: What You Should Know

To safeguard animal welfare, all personnel working with animals must complete mandatory training BEFORE they can begin their work. Expectations for Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) required training are outlined in the Policy on the Classification and Expectations of Personnel Involved with Animal Activities and are based upon: After an individual has been ...
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