Find forms, procedures, checklists and other documents related to care and use of animals in research.
ARC Forms
Procedures for Nonstandard Feeding or Watering
Protocol Transfer Form (UT EID login required)
Biohazardous Animal Project Initiation Form (PDF)
Chemical Hazard Study Initiation Form (PDF)
ARC-Facilitated Animal Transport
ARC Access Form (UT EID login required)
Training Request Form
Ethiqa XR® (buprenorphine extended-release) Administration Request Form
Sanitation Validation Form
Documentation of anesthesia and analgesia administration is required for rodents.
Rodent Anesthesia Record
Example of rodent anesthesia record filled
Example of Rodent Anesthesia Record
Documentation of anesthesia and analgesia administration is required for large animals.
Large Animal Anesthesia Monitoring Sheet:
IACUC Forms
The IACUC uses eProtocol IACUC for the online submission, review and tracking of animal utilization protocols (AUP) and Animal Use Registration Forms (AURF). Refer to the eProtocol IACUC & eAnimal Ordering pages for more information.
Laboratory Self-Evaluation Checklists
The IACUC conducts semiannual facility evaluations of all the University's animal facilities, including satellite facilities. The Laboratory Self-Evaluation Checklists below contain many of the most common previous findings and labs are encouraged to utilize them when preparing for semiannual facility evaluations.
Terrestrial Animal Housing and Support Areas Checklist (PDF)
Aquatic Animal Housing and Support Areas Checklist (PDF)
Aseptic Surgery Areas Checklist (PDF)
Non-Aseptic Surgical, Euthanasia and Other Procedural Areas Checklist (PDF)
Whistleblower Policy Posting
The IACUC is obligated to investigate concerns regarding the care and treatment of animals used in research, teaching or testing at the University. Concerns about animal care and use should be reported to the Attending Veterinarian, the IACUC or University Compliance Services. The names and phone number of these contact points should be posted in animal facilities and laboratories.
Whistleblower Policy Posting (English Version) (PDF)
Whistleblower Policy Posting (Spanish Version) (PDF)
Template Language for ACURO Animal Use Appendix
This document was created to assist investigators at The University of Texas at Austin who house animals within a UT Austin centrally managed vivarium with the writing of the ACURO Animal Use Appendix.
Template Language for ACURO Animal Use Appendix (PDF)
Animal Facility Resource Summary
This document was created to assist investigators at UT Austin that need to list institutional resources available to support vertebrate animal research in grant proposals or funding support applications.
Animal Facility Resource Summary (PDF)
OLAW Certification Letter
This document may be submitted to your sponsor for a contract with NIH if they are requesting an OLAW Certification Letter.
OLAW Certification Letter (PDF)
Invertebrate Animal Use Protocol for Cephalopods
Per IACUC Policy #1.2, if utilizing cephalopods for research, teaching or testing purposes at The University of Texas at Austin, please complete this form and email it to IACUC@austin.utexas.edu.
Invertebrate Animal Use Protocol for Cephalopods (DOC)
Notice of Intent to Use Embryonated Eggs
Per IACUC Policy #1.3, investigators must inform the UT Austin IACUC of their intent to use live embryonated eggs of avian and other egg-laying vertebrate species for research, teaching and testing. See the policy for specific information on when this form or an animal use protocol is used, as well as additional requirements.
Notice of Intent to Use Embryonated Eggs (DOC)
Animal Research Procedure Training Log
Research personnel involved in animal research must have the necessary knowledge and expertise in protocol procedures as well as species to be used on the protocol. This customizable form is required to be completed by laboratory personnel and their trainer to document and ensure training in lab-specific animal procedures.
Animal Research Procedure Training Log (DOC)
Satellite Facility Guidance and Application
This is a Satellite Facility Guidance and Application that is required for satellite animal housing spaces on campus.
Satellite Facility Guidance and Application (PDF)
Decapitation Equipment Record Keeping Log
Decapitation Equipment Record Keeping Log (DOC)
Isoflurane Safety Sheet
The Isoflurane Safety Sheet was create to provide a quick reference to be used prior to operating the anesthetic gas vaporizer. The checklist should be used before every use to help ensure human safety.
Transgenic Strains Template
The Transgenic Strains Template is intended to simplify registering transgenic strains. By using this Excel template, you can update all transgenic strains in an accessible format and then upload the updated spreadsheet to both IACUC and IBC protocols, easily ensuring congruency.
Transgenic Strains Template (XLSX)
IACUC Animal Transport
Below are resources for the movement of animals on and off campus, between campus buildings and within areas outside the vivarium space. Careful planning ensures animal safety, and provides animal biosecurity while minimizing risks.