Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “IACUC / ULAR Animal Holding Protocol?”
The “IACUC/ULAR Animal Holding Protocol” was established to temporarily house animals until investigator protocols are approved by the IACUC. This prevents euthanasia of valuable research animals, while remaining in compliance with regulatory requirements. The use of the Animal Holding Protocol is limited to housing and maintenance only. Absolutely no experimental intervention may occur. Time sensitive procedures may be completed relating to animal identification, tissue collection for genotyping of genetically engineered animals and maintenance of breeding colonies when delay could result in the loss of a line. All veterinary treatment and euthanasia will be at the discretion of the ULAR veterinarian and performed by ULAR staff. ULAR will assume responsibility for routine maintenance, husbandry and veterinary care of the animals.
Access to animals housed under the IACUC/ULAR Animal Holding Protocol will in most cases be limited to ULAR staff. Investigators and designees will be allowed access only at the discretion of the IACUC Chair and under supervision of ULAR. All animals will be housed in the ULAR vivaria and no outside housing will be permitted unless in the rare case that the species cannot be housed in a vivarium. Per Diem charges for animals on the IACUC/ULAR Animal Holding Protocol will be the responsibility of the principal investigator. Projects funded by NIH are not permitted to pay for per diem rates using these funds when animals are on the holding protocol. The PI will need to provide ULAR an updated billing account.
