Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
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Animal Welfare Assurance Number: A4572-01
This committee includes representatives from the academic departments in which research on animals is performed, a consulting veterinarian, and at least one representative member of the surrounding community. It reviews and approves protocols submitted by faculty who wish to use animals in their research, conducts inspections of the animal care facility, and makes recommendations to the University administration on changes and improvements that may be necessary in order to provide optimal and humane care of the animals in the facility.
Contact
Draft of IACUC Standard Operating Procedures
The UNF IACUC has developed draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sought comment from the UNF community. The comment period has ended (comments were accepted through 1/17/2014). The comments are in the process of being incorporated into the draft. Once the SOPs have been finalized, a final version will be posted on this website. If you have questions, please contact a research integrity administrator
Anonymous Reporting
Anonymously report possible problems with animal welfare related to teaching and research at UNF. The results of this survey are provided to the UNF IACUC. You can also contact the UNF IACUC by email (IACUC@unf.edu) or by phone
Meeting Schedule
The IACUC meets semi-annually; April and October of each year and as needed. If you believe your project requires IACUC approval, please e-mail a research integrity administrator at IACUC@unf.edu for assistance.
Links
- Animal Welfare Act
- Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Animals
- Public Health Service Policy FAQs
- AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia, 2013
- What Investigators Need to Know About the Use of Animals
- OLAW: Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th edition)