{"id":4646,"date":"2023-12-13T23:54:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T23:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/research\/?page_id=4646"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:04:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:04:42","slug":"institutional-animal-care-and-use-committee-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/research\/institutional-animal-care-and-use-committee-iacuc\/institutional-animal-care-and-use-committee-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Institutional animal care and use committee checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nau-block nau-block-left-nav-top-bound\">\n    \t<button id=\"left-nav-toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleNav();\">\n\t\tON THIS PAGE \n\t\t<i id=\"chevron-icon\" class=\"fas fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu-track\">\n\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rfi-above-anchor-tags\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ri-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a 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field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Protocol information<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_12_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_7'>Principal Investigator<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_7' id='input_12_7' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_49\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-five-twelfths gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_49'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_49' id='input_12_49' type='email' value='' class='large'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div data-fieldId=\"49\" class=\"spacer gfield\" style=\"grid-column: span 7;\" data-groupId=\"43743454\"><\/div><div id=\"field_12_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_8'>Protocol title and number<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_8' id='input_12_8' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_11'>IACUC approval date<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_11' id='input_12_11' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_12'>Site(s) where animal work will be conducted<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_12' id='input_12_12' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_13\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">IACUC protocols will be evaluated for congruency with the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) and Scientific Design (SD) sections of the grant proposal in the following 5 required areas.<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_12_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">1. Animals and their proposed use<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_12_14'>A clear description of procedures must be included in both the grant and the protocol. Sufficient detail\nmust be provided to determine what is taking place. Examples may include; surgical procedures, blood collection, administration of substances, cells or exposure to radiation etc. <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_15'>Species<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_15' id='input_12_15' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_16\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_16'>Strain<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_16' id='input_12_16' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_17\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_17'>Ages<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_17' id='input_12_17' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_18\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_18'>Sex<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_18' id='input_12_18' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_19\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_19'>Number of animals to be used<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_19' id='input_12_19' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_20\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_20'>Complete description of proposed procedures<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_20' id='input_12_20' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">2. Justification for use of<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_12_21'>The use of animals must be justified. Alternatives to animal use such as mathematical models, computer simulation, and cell culture systems must be considered. The reasons why alternatives cannot be used must be described. Investigators are encouraged to consider means to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals. The choice of species must be justified. If a simpler animal model is available, the investigator must justify the use of a more advanced species such as NHP, dogs or cats. If animals are in endangered, protected, scarce, costly, or used in large numbers, an explanation for their use must be provided. An estimate of the number of animals to be used should be as accurate as possible. Justification used may include experimental success rate, animal availability, the use of control groups and requirements for statistical significance. Power calculations should be used to determine animal numbers if possible.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_22\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_22'>The use of animals<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_22' id='input_12_22' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_23\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_23'>Choice of species<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_23' id='input_12_23' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_24'>Number of animals to be used (cite power analysis if appropriate)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_24' id='input_12_24' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_25\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_25'>Use of animals that are endangered, protected, costly or in short supply<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_25' id='input_12_25' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">3. General description of veterinary care and support<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_12_26'>Investigator should describe the availability of the veterinarian and staff and the frequency that\nveterinary staff will monitor animals should be included. If survival surgeries are proposed, descriptions of veterinary involvement or post-surgical monitoring may be described. For example, if animal use involves invasive approaches that might result in discomfort, distress or pain, the investigator should\ndescribe indications and methods of veterinary care.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_27\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_27'>Description of veterinary staff and their availability<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_27' id='input_12_27' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_29\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_29'>Regular schedule of animal monitoring by veterinary staff<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_29' id='input_12_29' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_28\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_28'>Any additional monitoring by veterinary staff that is necessary (ex. post surgical)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_28' id='input_12_28' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_30\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_30'>Indicators for veterinary intervention to relieve pain, discomfort, distress<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_30' id='input_12_30' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_31\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">4. Procedures to minimize discomfort, distress, pain and injury<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_12_31'>Conditions that may produce more than momentary discomfort, distress, pain or injury should be described including the methods to treat them. If used, pharmacologic agents should be listed as well as any non-pharmaceutical treatments. The appropriateness, methods and duration of all post-surgical care should be described, including special housing. Humane endpoints for treatment or euthanasia to\nalleviate pain, distress, disease must be described. Multiple surgeries must be well justified. Use of\nrestraint devices should be described. <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_33\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_33'>Circumstances where animals may experience pain, distress or injury<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_33' id='input_12_33' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_32'>Procedures to minimize pain, distress or injury<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_32' id='input_12_32' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_34'>Identify sedatives, analgesics, anesthetics, antibiotics or other treatments to be used<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_34' id='input_12_34' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_35\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_35'>Provisions for special care or housing after procedures if applicable<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_35' id='input_12_35' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_36\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_36'>Plans for post surgical care for survival surgeries<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_36' id='input_12_36' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_37\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_37'>Indicators for humane endpoints if relevant<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_37' id='input_12_37' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_38\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_38'>Describe use of restraint devices if relevant<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_38' id='input_12_38' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_39\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Euthanasia<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_12_39'>The method(s) of euthanasia must be fully described and must comply with the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia. Methods that do not comply with these recommendations must be justified. It is not sufficient to state simply that humane methods will be used; a complete description of the euthanasia\nmethod must be provided.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_40\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_40'>Method of euthanasia and rationale<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_40' id='input_12_40' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_41'>Is method consistent with AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_41' id='input_12_41' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_42\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_42'>Provide scientific justification if method if not AVMA recommended<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_42' id='input_12_42' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_43\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Determination<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_12_44\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_44'>No vertebrate animals used<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_44' id='input_12_44' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_12_44\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_12_44'>NO VERTEBRATE ANIMALS (Code 10)\nAnimal tissue is obtained from other sources such as a tissue collection or from animals euthanized for an unrelated purpose. The source of the tissue should be described in the application.\n\nVertebrate animal use: If animals are obtained or euthanized for the purposes of the protocol, the\nproposal is coded for use of vertebrate animals. Use one of the two codes as determined by the\nreviewer. \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_45\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_45'>No concerns\/acceptable<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_45' id='input_12_45' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_12_45\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_12_45'>NO CONCERNS\/ACCEPTABLE (Code 30)\nAll parameters are acceptable and consistent with the grant materials as determined by the reviewer.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_12_46\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label 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