Adoption of Research Animals Policy
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After completion of a study when animals will be adopted out
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Animal Holding Policy
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When a protocol expires and there are animals in-house
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Avian Embryo Use Policy
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When the study will use avian eggs
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Biologics Testing Policy
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Prior to use of any biologic material in animal work. Consult this policy before bringing ANY biologic materials into animal use areas.
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Blood Collection in Laboratory Animals
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When the study will require blood collection
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Food and Fluid Regulation in Rodents
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When food or fluid will not offered ad-lib to rodents
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Investigation of Animal Welfare Concerns (SOP)
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To learn more about IACUC procedures for responding to reports of animal welfare concern
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Mouse Housing Density and Overcrowding Policy
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During mouse breeding
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Pilot Study Policy
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During the design of a study that includes a pilot project
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Principal Investigator Eligibility & Responsibilities
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Prior to protocol submission or upon change of PI
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Program to Promote the Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates
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During the study and husbandry of nonhuman primates
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Retirement of Non-Human Primates
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After completion of a study involving nonhuman primates. Consult this policy in the planning stages of any nonhuman primate study as there are serious funding implications.
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Rodent Identification Policy
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To determine proper identification procedures in rodents
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Tricaine-S, MS-222 Guidelines
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During anesthesia, restraint, or euthanasia of fish and amphibians
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Unanticipated Outcomes of Genetically Modified Animals
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During the study and husbandry of genetically modified laboratory animals
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Directive 1.0: Counting Animals Used in Research & Justification for Animal Numbers
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When determining the number of animals to request for a study
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Directive 2.0: Assigning Pain & Distress Categories for USDA Covered Species & Relevant Funding Sources
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During study design. Pain categories are required by the USDA and DoD/ONR for reporting purposes, but standard animal welfare expectations apply to all species
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Directive 3.0: Expired Drugs & Materials
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When expired materials are found in the lab
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Directive 4.0: Training & Education for Personnel Working with Laboratory Animals
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When adding new personnel to an approved protocol or submitting a new protocol/de-novo.
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Directive 5.0: Food & Fluid Regulation in Non-Human Primates (NHPs)
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When food or fluid will not be offered ad-lib to nonhuman primates
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Directive 6.0: Surgery in Non-USDA Regulated Species
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Prior to surgery in non-USDA regulated species (e.g. rodents)
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SOP - Surgery in Non-USDA Regulated Species
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Prior to surgery in non-USDA regulated species.
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Directive 7.0: Surgery in USDA Regulated Species
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Prior to surgery in USDA regulated species.
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SOP - Surgery in USDA Regulated Species
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Prior to surgery in USDA regulated species.
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SOP - Recordkeeping Guidelines for USDA Regulated Species
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When using USDA covered species.
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Directive 8.0: Social Housing of Laboratory Animals
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When designing an animal study and planning housing needs
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Directive 9.0: Guidelines on Literature Search for Alternatives
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When a study will use USDA species or DoD/ONR funding
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Directive 10.0: Rodent Genotyping
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When a study includes rodent genotyping
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Directive 11.0: Physical Restraint of Laboratory Animals
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When laboratory animals must be physically restrained
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Directive 12.0 - Cleaning and Disinfecting Research Equipment
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When laboratory equipment has come in contact with animals and must be clean and/or disinfected.
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Directive 13.0 - Visual Image or Sound Recording of Laboratory Animals
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When a study will require pictures, video, or sound recording
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Directive 14.0 - Rodent Tumors
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During the study and husbandry of rodents on tumor studies
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Directive 15.0 - Euthanasia Using CO2
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When the study will require CO2 euthanasia
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Directive 16.0 - Prompt Reporting
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When an unexpected or unfavorable event involving animals occurs
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Directive 17.0 - Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) *NEW*
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Outlining the PAM program and QA/QI initiatives
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Directive 18.0 - Maintenance of Blades
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When a study will use decapitation as a euthanasia method if scientifically justified (for example, to preserve brain tissue)
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Directive 19.0 - Satellite Animal Facility
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When planning and establishing a Satellite Animal Facility
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SOP - Satellite Animal Facility
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When running a Satellite Animal Facility
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