Policies and Guidelines
Policies
In order to ensure consistency and quality in the conduct of an organization’s people and activities, policies are not only established to provide limits for certain activities, but also to explain why those restrictions exist for those particular activities. Because federal, state or institutional regulations and guidance documents are the primary reason for any limitations on an activity, these documents should be strictly adhered to; however, the interpretation of the more general policies can allow some flexibility in the actions of the applicable parties.
General
ACUC Functions
Special Considerations and Exceptions
- Fasting Animals, Special/Regulated Diets/Water/Housing Policy
- Multiple Partial Ovariectomies in Xenopus (MPOX)
Introduction of Biologicals and Compounds
Animal Facilities
Other
Guidelines
Guidelines provide specific advice on how to go about completing an activity, acceptable methods to remain compliant with regulations, or even what to expect during institution’s mandated activities. The overarching purpose of guidelines is to clarify how policies are implemented.
General
Writing the Animal Use Protocol
Common Procedures
- Antemortem Tissue Collection for Genotyping/Identification
- Blood Collection Techniques and Limits
- Dosing Techniques and Limits
- Guidelines for the Production of Antibodies in Laboratory Animals
- Guidelines for the Use of Rodents in Experimental Neoplasia
Surgery
- Guidelines for Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals
- Guidelines for Surgical Procedures
- Recordkeeping Guidelines for Surgical Procedures on Laboratory Animals
Animal Transportation and Quarantine
Animal Housing and Breeding
- Aquatic Frog Housing Density Guidelines
- Environmental Enrichment Plan
- Guidance on Exceptions Regarding Housing or Husbandry of Laboratory Animals
- Investigators who Manage Mouse Breeding Programs
- Rat Housing Guidelines