Animal Care and Use

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Guidelines Supplemental Heat in Anesthetized Animals Guidelines for providing supplemental heat in anesthetized animals to prevent hypothermia have been updated: Human/home-use electr…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Winter Break Reminder Even during the holidays, your research animals remain in your care! During Winter Recess, it is crucial for laboratory staff to prioritize the well-being of their animals by a…

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Change in IACUC Protocol Submission Process LR Signature Requirement To ensure proper oversight, responsible management of animal use protocols (AUP), and adherence to institutional policies …

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Animal Rights Activity on Campus Today Please be aware that an animal rights group, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) will be on campus today at Aldrich Hall today from 11:00am to 4…

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Policies and Guidance The UCI Privacy Office has published guidance and best practices to advise people at UCI who wish to install cameras on campus – Please see Cameras on Camp…

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) June 4, National Animal Rights Day This coming Sunday, June 4, is National Animal Rights Day. – currently there is no information about any planned animal rights activities targeting UC…

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Facility Inspections Spring 2023 The IACUC will be conducting its federally mandated semi-annual facility inspections during the next several weeks – The schedule is posted on our…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Thanksgiving Holiday Reminder It may be the holidays, but your research animals are still here! During the Thanksgiving holiday break, it is vitally important that laboratory staff remember their an…

This is a reminder that Lead Researchers (LRs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for developing, implementing, activating, and updating research continuity plans to ensure animal care and welfare in accordance with approved IACUC …