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Office of Animal Care and Use OACU

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About OACU OACU

WEBAbout OACU. The Office of Animal Care and Use (OACU) welcomes you to the Intramural Animal Care and Use (ACU) program of the National Institutes of Health …

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The Important Role of Animal Research in mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine

WEBAugust 27, 2021. “The Important Role of Animal Research in mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Development” is now available online. The National Academy of Sciences Scientist …

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NIH Scientists Using Animals OACU

WEBNIH Scientists Using Animals. provides relevant health and safety information related to use and care of animals, occupationally indicated immunizations, and clinical …

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New ARAC Guideline Approved OACU

WEBNew ARAC Guideline Approved. July 26, 2023. On July 26, 2023, the NIH Animal Research Advisory Committee approved a new Guideline for Assessment and …

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Reporting Concerns Regarding Animals at NIH OACU

WEBReporting Concerns Regarding Animals at NIH. Please note: Injured or distressed wildlife can be reported by calling either 301-496-5685 or 311, and the on-call …

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Info for Scientists, ACUC Members, & Staff OACU

WEBThe “Information for…” section of this website provides role-based information for NIH Intramural Scientists, IC Animal Care and Use Committee Members, and NIH IC …

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Dr. Nina Schor appointed as the NIH Acting Deputy Director for

WEBDr. Nina Schor appointed as the NIH Acting Deputy Director for Intramural. Research. August 1, 2022. Dr. Nina Schor was appointed as the NIH Acting Deputy …

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NIH Policy Manual Chapter 3040-2 Revised OACU

WEBNIH Policy Manual Chapter 3040-2 Revised. April 13, 2023. The full revision of NIH Policy Manual Chapter (MC) 3040-2 - Animal Care and Use in the Intramural …

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NIH Policies OACU

WEBNIH Policies NIH Policy Manual Chapters: Manual 3040-2: Animal Care and Use in the Intramural Program Manual 3040-3: Intramural Acquisitions Involving Animal …

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NIH Animal Program Staff OACU

WEBDVR Online Transportation Request. (external link) Animal Health and Shipping Certificate. (Word document) NIH/NCI Animal Order Request – NIH Form 79- …

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Guidelines for Euthanasia of Rodent Fetuses and Neonates

WEBHypothermia is an acceptable method of euthanasia for fetuses and altricial neonates up to 7 days of age as long as direct contact with ice/cold surfaces is avoided. Injectable …

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Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates Training

WEBContinue scrubbing/flushing for 15 minutes. Policy Manual 3044-2. Protection of NIH Personnel who Work with NHPs. If an injury occurs during work hours (Monday. Friday, …

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Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

WEB6 Animal Handling 39 1.Restraint 39 2. Location and Timing 39 3.Equipment 39 4. Feral Cats 39 Euthanasia 40 1. Euthanasia Technique 40 a) Carbon monoxide 40 b) …

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Guidelines for Endpoints in Animal Study Proposals

WEBEndpoints are a critical component of every Animal Study Proposal (ASP) which must be reviewed by the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC). It is ideal when the scientific …

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Reporting Animal Concerns and Incidents

WEBExamples of reportable situations3: • Conditions that jeopardize the health or well-being of animals, including natural disasters, accidents, and mechanical failures, resulting in …

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Semiannual Program Review and Facility Inspection Checklist

WEBAbout the checklist. The Semiannual Program Review and Facility Inspection Checklist is provided to assist institutions in conducting their semiannual reviews of programs and …

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Guidelines for Animal Medical Record Keeping and Transfer of …

WEBGuidelines for Animal Medical Record Keeping and Transfer of Records Between NIH Intramural Animal Facilities Purpose: In addition to being required by the Guide for the …

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Guidelines for Euthanasia of Zebrafish

WEBFor zebrafish >15 dpf, euthanasia can be done using the following methods: Submersion in ice water bath (5 parts ice/1part water, 0-4° C) for at least 10 minutes after cessation of …

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