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On-Demand Resources from Spring 2023 ULAM Faculty Vet Check-In Meetings Now Available

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 virtual Vet Check-In Meetings in April and May 2023.  If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources ...
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ULAM Containment Housing Request Form Moving to eRAM

In an effort to reduce Study Team burden and eliminate redundancies in our processes, the Containment Housing Request Form managed by the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will be moved to eRAM beginning Monday, April 17, 2023. Study Teams will notice several changes as a result of this transition: The following processes and procedures will ...
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ULAM Operations Update: Contacting Your Animal Care Team

Like many organizations throughout U-M and around the world, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is struggling with staffing shortages, especially in the husbandry and veterinary technician divisions. Use the following to determine the best way to contact your animal care team during this unusually busy time: With Routine Questions That Do NOT Require ...
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Nomination Deadline Extended for Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program

The nomination deadline for the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program has been extended to March 17, 2023 Established in 2019, the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and use of animals within the University of Michigan (U-M) research community. This annual awards ...
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Dalis Collins Joins ULAM as New Faculty Veterinarian

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to welcome Dalis Collins, DVM, DACLAM, as our newest Faculty Veterinarian. Dr. Collins brings a great deal of experience to the University of Michigan (U-M), including most recently serving as the Assistant Director of the Animal Resources Program and Alternate Responsible Official of the Regional Biocontainment ...
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Melissa Dyson named ULAM Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs

Effective January 1, 2023, Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAM, has assumed the roles of Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM). Dyson will also continue to serve as Senior Associate Attending Veterinarian for the U-M. In these new roles, Dr. Dyson will collaborate with the ULAM Executive ...
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Nominations Sought for Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program

Established in 2019, the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and use of animals within the University of Michigan (U-M) research community. This annual awards program recognizes a member of each of the following: Awardees will receive a $500.00 honorarium. Award winners will be announced later ...
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Handle With Care: Reminders for Safe Animal Transport

Transporting animals on campus (either from room to room, building to building, or through a public area) requires heightened attention to detail to ensure that animal health and welfare is maintained at all times. This includes, but is NOT limited to, preventing injury or escape, reducing environmental stressors (e.g., ambient temperature extremes, odors, and excessive ...
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New ULAM Husbandry Per-Diem Rates Go Into Effect January 1, 2023

As the veterinary and animal care providers for all animal use protocols at the University of Michigan (U-M), the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) takes great pride in its service, partnership, and support of the U-M research community. View the list of revised per-diem rates that have been reviewed and approved by the University’s Financial ...
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Overhauled ULAM Phone System

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) has recently overhauled its customer service phone system. The call in experience will now more closely mimic similar customer service phone calls with audible feedback when you are being connected to a live staff member, on hold, or routed to voicemail. This new system will provide a more ...
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Updated Guidelines for Humane Rodent Euthanasia

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) has recently approved several important changes to the guidelines for humane rodent euthanasia. These changes are summarized below and available in the revised Guidelines for Rodent Euthanasia Procedures for Investigative Personnel document available on the Animal Care A-Z website. All personnel who perform rodent euthanasia, especially in ...
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