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.
August 30, 2023: Fall 2023 IACUC Updates
Review the new and revised Guidelines and Policies, as well as exciting new resources from the ARC and OHP. Contact the IACUC office if you have any questions.