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• Two IACUC policies prohibit intraoperative and post-operative use of electric heating pads intended for home use. Please refer to policies Surgical and Anesthetic Procedure Requirements for Mice and Rats and Post-Surgical and Post-Procedural Care for more information. DCM has provided THIS helpful information regarding appropriate heat support.

The IACUC re-reviews all existing Policies and Standard Procedures on a triennial basis

During its most recent meetings the IACUC approved updates to the following Policy & Standard Procedures (found in the eIACUC library and in the eIACUC protocol form):

Policy:

• IACUC Minority Views
  • 3-year update
  • Minor editorial changes

Standard procedures:

• Exsanguination via Cardiac Puncture Under Isoflurane Anesthesia (Rodent)
• Exsanguination via Cardiac Puncture Under Barbiturate Anesthesia (Rodent)
• Euthanasia by Immersion in tricaine; ≥14 dpf (Zebrafish)
• Euthanasia by Rapid Chilling (Zebrafish)
• Physical Method of Euthanasia Under Tricaine Anesthesia (≥ 14 dpf) (Zebrafish, Goldfish)
• Femoral Arteriovenous Shunt Placement & Removal (NHP)
• Microchip Placement with Removal or Replacement (NHP)