Any person who witnesses or suspects abuse of animals in UK research or teaching is encouraged to report their concern to: 1-866-400-9428. No adverse action will be taken against anyone making a report. You are NOT required to give your name.

New Principal Investigators should complete and submit the eSirius Account Request Form to set up their online account. When you have your eSirius logon ID and password, click here to go to the Online IACUC Protocol Submission site.

IACUC Required Semiannual Inspections: Most inspections of animal housing and animal usage areas will be announced. Announced inspections are listed on the IACUC Calendar once they have been scheduled.

The IACUC has developed policies, guidelines, and procedures to help the researcher and the University to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The entire list may be viewed or downloaded here.

January 18, 2012: The IACUC amended and approved "IACUC Document 128: Evaluation and Investigation of Alleged Noncompliance, Deviations, and Concerns." This policy outlines the IACUC's procedure for investigating concerns and alleged noncompliance including deviations.

January 18, 2012: The IACUC amended and approved "IACUC Document 119: Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds." This document details IACUC policies and expectations regarding the use of non-pharmaceutical grade compounds in laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and testing at the University of Kentucky.

January 18, 2012: The IACUC approved "IACUC Document 130: Training Requirements for Animal Care Personnel Performing Research Activities." This document provides guidelines regarding training requirements for personnel not specifically listed on approved animal use protocols but performing research procedures involving vertebrate animals used in education, research, or testing.

September 21, 2011: The IACUC approved "IACUC Document 101: Definition of Animal and Approved Animal Numbers." This document establishes the IACUC definition of animal as it relates to regulatory oversight and establishes policies related to the number of animals approved for use in research, education, and testing.

March 16, 2011: The IACUC approved "IACUC Document 129: Social Housing-Environmental Enrichment." This document establishes policies and provides guidelines regarding social housing and environmental enrichment involving agricultural and laboratory animal species maintained at the University of Kentucky and used in education, research, or testing.

 

The SSTARS Center for Statistical Computing Support stands ready to assist the researcher in justifying the numbers to assure statistical validity. Please call 257-9260 or 257-2641 to make an appointment with a consultant. Or click here to make an online request.

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