IACUC FAQs

This page collects policies, guidelines and forms related to animal care and use at UMKC. Documents are organized by topic.

Federal Guidelines and Standards

Core federal documents that govern animal research at institutions receiving federal funding.

• AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PDF)
• USDA Policy 3: Pharmaceutical-Grade Compounds in Research (PDF)

UMKC Policies

UMKC-specific policies approved by the IACUC.

Euthanasia and Endpoints

• Euthanasia Policy (Doc)
• Cervical Dislocation (PDF)
• Studies Involving Death as an Endpoint (PDF)

Animal Handling and Housing

• Animal Transportation (PDF)
• Requirements for Holding Animals Outside the LARC (PDF)
• Photography and Videotaping in the LARC (PDF)
• Toe Clipping (PDF)
• Tail Biopsy (PDF)
• Exclusion List (PDF)

Equipment and Safety

• Maintenance and Calibration of Anesthesia Machines (PDF)
• Hazardous Materials SOP Template (Doc)

Reporting and Compliance

• Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality (PDF)
• Reporting Concerns About Animal Care and Use (PDF)

Occupational Health and Safety

Resources for personnel whose duties involve substantial animal contact.

• Occupational Health and Safety Posting (PDF)
• Occupational Health and Safety Program (PDF)

Forms and Records

Standard forms for documenting procedures, anesthesia and protocol reviews.

Surgery and Anesthesia Records

• Animal Surgery and Post-Op Care Record (PDF)
• Rodent Survival Procedure and Anesthetic Record (PDF)
• Recording Anesthesia and Analgesia for Non-Surgery Procedures (Doc)
• USDA Postoperative Procedures Record (PDF)

Protocol Support

• Scientific Merit Review Guidelines (PDF)
• Departmental Merit Review Memo Template (Doc)
• Alternative Search Documentation (PDF)

Housing Outside the LARC

• Study Area Requirements (PDF)

IACUC Guidebook

Comprehensive guide covering all IACUC processes, policies and procedures at UMKC.

• IACUC Guidebook (PDF)