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My Strain Collaboration Tool Re-Launches in eRAM

The Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce the re-launch of a unique collaboration tool, My Strain, in the eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) system. Originally piloted in 2018, My Strain aims to promote interdisciplinary research collaboration through the responsible sharing of information about transgenic mouse strains. Available only to U-M Principal Investigators (PIs) ...
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On-Demand Resources from Fall 2022 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 September 2022.  If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources are now ...
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Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian at Fall 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 will be hosting virtual Vet Check-In Meetings in September 2022. In addition to addressing facility-specific and user-submitted questions, veterinarians will also discuss several topics of interest, including: No RSVP is ...
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Jean Nemzek Named ULAM Assistant Director for Research

The pursuit of comparative medicine and basic science research is fundamental to the academic mission of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM), and to data-driven advancements in animal health and welfare programs. Likewise, the nurturing of faculty efforts to pursue scholarly projects and answer important research questions is essential to support comparative medicine research ...
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On-Demand Resources from Winter 2022 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 January 2022.  If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources are now ...
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​​Important Updates on Availability of Irradiated Bedding

Labs currently using Pure-o’Cel bedding and PIs housing rodents in select buildings using Pure-o’Cel or autoclaved corn cob bedding are NOT impacted by this notice. About the Shortage Due to increasing national demand for irradiators in the human patient care industry, the U-M’s bedding distributor notified us in early December that we should consider substitutions ...
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Safe Animal Transport: What to Know Before You Go

All methods of transport must, first and foremost, provide for animal health and welfare. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding exposure to potential pathogens, preventing injury or escape, and reducing environmental stressors (e.g., temperature extremes, odors, and excessive noise). Before and during ANY animal transport, please remember to:  *Note that different processes and ...
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What Comes Next? Initial Insights from Community Review of ULAM’s Strategic Plan

Earlier this year, members of the U-M animal care and use community were invited to provide feedback on the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM)’s multi-year strategic plan. Feedback garnered from the survey will be used to help shape the future direction of ULAM’s strategic goals and operations in the areas of: The survey was open ...
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ULAM Technical Services Team Available to Support Your Research

The ULAM Technical Services Team recently completed a re-organization, re-structuring, and re-strategizing process in order to continue providing the same high-quality technical services the U-M research community has come to expect. A few areas where you can expect to see these changes: Visit the Technical Services webpage for more information, and to learn about the many ...
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ULAM Relaunches Program for Rat Donation and Redistribution

As part of our long-standing commitment to the 3Rs principles of biomedical research, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to announce the return of the Animal/Rodent Redistribution Program. If you have worked with rats at the University of Michigan in the past decade you have likely heard of this Program (formerly the ...
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Obtaining Veterinary Care Signage

The “How to Obtain Veterinary Care” sign is posted outside each facility’s animal vivarium to provide information for research personnel needing to report animal health concerns. The sign has recently been updated and improved to more readily identify veterinary care team contacts throughout the day. During normal business hours, as defined by the sign (pictured ...
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