Research & Economic Development

IACUC FAQs

• How do I know if my mice are on the exclusion list?

  Exclusion List

• Is there a form I can use as a Procedure/Surgery Record?

  USDA PostOperational Procedures

• Is there a form I can use to record Anethesia and/or Analgesia in Animal Experimental Procedures other than Surgery?

  Recording Anesthesia Analgesia Animal NonSurgery Procedures

• Is there a form I can use to record Animal Surgery and Postoperative Care?

  Animal Surgery PostOp Care

• Is there a form I can use to record my Non-USDA Animal Surgery and Postoperative Care?

  USDA PostOperational Procedures

• Is there a template Memorandum for my Scientific Merit Review?

  Departmental Merit Review Memo

• What are the Guidelines for the Scientific Merit Review?

  Scientific Merit Review Guidelines

• What are the guidelines on Euthanasia?

  AVMA Euthanasia

• What are the Requirements for Holding Animals Outside the Animal Facility?

  Requirements for Holding Animal Outside the LARC

• What does "Alternative Search Documentation" mean?

  Alternative Search Documentation

• What is the UMKC Policy on Studies involving Death as an Endpoint?

  Studies Involving Death as an Endpoint

• What is the UMKC Occupational Health & Safety Program for personnel whose UMKC duties involve substantial animal contact?

  Occupational Health & Safety Program

• What is the UMKC Policy on Anethesia/Euthanasia/Vaporizer/Waste Gas machine and calibration?

  Maintenance Calibration Anesthesia Euthanasia Machines

• What is the UMKC Policy on Animal Transportation?

  Animal Transportation

• What is the UMKC Policy on Cervical Dislocation?

  Cervical Dislocation

• What is the UMKC Policy on Conflict of Interest (COI) and Confidentiality?

  COI Confidentiality

• What is the UMKC Policy on Euthanasia?

  Euthanasia

• What is the UMKC Policy on photography and videotaping in the LARC?

  Photography and VideoTaping in the LARC facility

• What is the UMKC Policy on Preventing and Controlling Animal Pain and Distress?

  Preventing & Controlling Animal Pain & Distress

• What is the UMKC Policy on Reporting and Investigation of Animal-Related Concerns?

  Reporting Concerns Animal Use and Care Posting

• What is the UMKC Policy on Rodent Studies involving Death as an Endpoint?

  Studies Involving Death as an Endpoint

• What is the UMKC Policy on Study Area Requirements for Housing outside the Animal Facility?

  Study Area Requirements

• What is the UMKC Policy on Tail Biopsy of Mice

  Tail Biopsy

• What is the UMKC Policy on Toe Clipping?

  Toe Clipping

• What is the UMKC SOP on Hazardous Materials?

  Hazardous Materials SOP

• Where can I find information for employee on the job injuries?

  Occupational Health and Safety Posting

• Where can I find the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals?

  TheGuide

• Where can I find the UMKC Guide Book?

  IACUC Guidebook

• Where can I find the USDA Policy #3 on Pharmaceutical-Grade Compounds in Research?

  USDA Policy 3