September 23, 2024: Animal Care & Use Program Newsletter, Volume 17, Issue 2
Please review the most recent newsletter from the ACUP community. This issue contains information about the upcoming AAALAC site visit, new and revised requirements, reminders and more. Contact the IACUC office if you have any questions.
September 9, 2024: Countdown to AAALAC Issue 1
The first issue in a series of focused flyers which contains information about the upcoming AAALAC site visit and tips on how the prepare your lab. Contact the IACUC office if you have any questions.
Animal Care and Use Program Orientation
Animal Care and Use Program Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm via Zoom. Sign up via Research TRACKS by searching for course code RC0100. Contact the IACUC office with any questions.
August 27, 2024: Notice of Adjustment to Per Diem Rates
This notice informs Investigators of the adjustment to the per diem rates for most species which will occur as of October 1, 2024, and will be reflected in the invoices sent out as of November 2024. Contact the ARC if you have any questions.
July 27, 2024: Notice of Change in Animal Bedding
This memo informs Investigators of the move away from aspen chip bedding in favor of a premium cellulose bedding. Contact the ARC if you have any questions.
July 11, 2024: Animal Care & Use Program Newsletter, Volume 17, Issue 1
Please review the most recent newsletter from the ACUP community. This issue contains information about the upcoming AAALAC site visit, new and revised requirements, reminders and more. Contact the IACUC office if you have any questions.
May 8, 2024: Weaning Notification
Introduction to new rodent breeder cards required to be utilized on cages with litters present which indicate the date of birth, as well as the required wean date. Contact the ARC if you have any questions.
May 2, 2024: Spring 2024 IACUC Updates
Review the new and revised Guidelines and Policies, as well as exciting new resources from the IACUC, ARC, EHS, and OHP. Contact the IACUC office if you have any questions.
March 20, 2024: New Guideline for Sanitization of Hand Washed Equipment - New REQUIREMENT for Annual Validation
Introduction to new guidelines and requirements pertaining to items that may be used by the lab which would not be run through the ARC cage washer which include but are not limited to behavioral testing equipment (such as mazes, swim tanks, and fluid delivery systems), transport boxes, anesthesia induction chambers, and specialized housing systems (such as fish or frog tanks). Contact the ARC if you have any questions.
March 6, 2024: New Single Housing Rodent Cage Cards
Introduction to new single housing rodent cage cards to be utilized on cages when there is only one rodent, whether it is justified on the protocol or for another reason, and indicates enrichment expectations. Contact the ARC if you have any questions.