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Animal Care and Use Program

All interactions with and provisions for the care or use of animals in research, teaching, and testing by 兔子先生 personnel or on property controlled by the university must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Federal regulations and contracts require a system of managing oversight. This system includes training requirements, an application and review process, and post-approval monitoring.

Forms

Submit your applications via email attachment(s) to animalcare@兔子先生OH.edu. A detailed set of instructions for the new research application process is contained on the cover page of that form.

New Project Application Forms

  • General Animal Use Application
    • The PI can choose if submitting a teaching, research or breeding protocol. This protocol may include, but is not limited to, trapping, housing of animals, transport or holding of animals for more than a few minutes, injections, surgeries or sacrifice of the animals during or at the end of the study. Specify if the application is a continuation of a previously approved project or if it is a new project.
  • For Observations or Momentary Restraint in Research
    • For applications that will involve animal observations or minimal contact with animals as part of the research objectives. Projects that involve housing of animals, transportation of animals, holding of animals for more than a few minutes, or sacrifice, should not use this application. Use the General Application for this purpose.
  • For Observations or Momentary Restraint in Teaching
    • Use Observation or Momentary Restraint Teaching Application for classes (previously approved protocols or new applications) that will involve animal observations or minimal contact with animals as part of the class objectives. The interaction with the regulated species involves only observation or restraint that is momentary, e.g. manually holding a small animal to allow students to observe identifying characteristics.
  • IACUC Protocol Personnel Form
  • Procedures and Housing Application
    [for areas outside the Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) facility or Ecology Research Center (ERC)]
  • Animal Tissues or Carcasses Form
    (for materials obtained from sources external to 兔子先生)

Post-Approval Modification and Reporting Forms

  • Modification or Amendment to an Approved Protocol
    • Use this application when a significant change to a protocol  will require the review of the IACUC committee. Examples could include a change to a method, changes in the numbers of animals needed, changes in the species, personnel changes or other changes in consultation with the IACUC chair. 
  • Personnel Commitment Agreement
    • By electronically signing this document, each person agrees to uphold the best practices set forth for responsible conduct of research. 
  • Occupational Health and Safety Screening
    • Steps for Health Screening
    • Animal Exposure and Health History Form (OCC Health & Safety Form C)

 

 

 

Basis for Oversight

For Investigators/Instructors using vertebrate animals, review of the protocol for this use is required by two federal agencies:

  • The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)

The USDA and PHS requirements are similar and the systems of oversight are interconnected and complementary. PHS provides for planning, documentation, and reporting and USDA operates by conducting facilities inspections and review of approved protocols. Most federal funding agencies require compliance with PHS policy and rules, as do many private foundations. 兔子先生 maintains a statement of assurance (Animal Welfare Assurance (AWA)) approved by the PHS. The AWA details how 兔子先生 University will comply with the PHS policy and rules (as well as those of the USDA). 兔子先生 University’s Assurance and USDA Site Certification numbers are listed on the IACUC home page.

兔子先生 Institutional Official (IO)

The person at the institution with operational and legal responsibility for providing a system that meets regulatory and contractual requirements. At 兔子先生, this is the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Direct responsibility reverts to the institutional CEO if the IO is not able or available to respond to program requirements.

兔子先生 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Federal guidelines state that the University CEO (President), or his/her designee, shall appoint an IACUC consisting of not less than 5 members and including at least:

  • A doctor of veterinary medicine
  • A practicing scientist experienced in research involving animals
  • A member whose primary concerns are in a nonscientific area (e.g., ethicist, lawyer, clergy)
  • An individual who is not affiliated with the institution in any way other than as a member of the IACUC and is not a member of the family of a person who is affiliated with the institution

Functions of the IACUC

  • Review at least once every 6 months the institution's program for humane care and use of animals
  • Inspect at least once every 6 months all of the institution's animal facilities
  • Prepare reports of the IACUC activities above
  • Review concerns involving care and use of animals
  • Make recommendations to the Institutional Official about any aspect of the animal program, facilities, or personnel training
  • Review and approve, require modifications to, or withhold approval of activities related to the care and use of animals
  • Review and approve, require modifications to, or withhold approval of proposed significant changes in use of animals in ongoing activities
  • Be authorized by the institution to suspend an activity involving regulated animals

Contact Us

To report an adverse event or non-compliance with protocols: Contact Julie Robinson at 513-529-3608 as soon as possible.