ARPO Policy - Veterinary Verification and Consultation (VVC)

About This Policy

Effective date:
07/17/2024
Last updated:
07/2024
Policy Contact:

Animal Research Protections Office (ARPO)
(317) 278-1826
ARPO@iu.edu

 

6.0 - Related Information

  • NOD-OD-14-126 Guidance on Significant Changes
  • 9 CFR Ch 1 (Animal Welfare Regulations) Subpart C sections 2.31(d) and 2.33(a)
  • PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
  • Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 8th edition
  • American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine position statement on Adequate Veterinary Care
Veterinary Formularies:
  • Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th edition (2018), James W. Carpenter
  • Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook 9th edition (2018), Donald C. Plumb
  • Formulary for Laboratory Animals, 3rd edition (2005), Terrance Hawk, Steven Leary, Timothy Morris
  • ACLAM online e-formulary https://www.aclam.org/publications 2021 version
  • (Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals, second edition, 2008, Richard E. Fish, Peggy J. Danneman, Marilyn Brown, and Alicia Z. Karas, eds.
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7.0 - Glossary

AV: Attending Veterinarian - The AV is a veterinarian who has received training or experience in the laboratory animal science and medicine or is otherwise qualified in the care of the species being used, and who has direct or delegated authority for activities involving animals.

IACUC: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee - The IACUC oversees the specific use of animals by formally reviewing animal use protocols and granting approval prior to commencing work.

PI: Principal Investigator - The PI is the sole individual responsible for all aspects of a research protocol. This includes ensuring adherence to all regulations, policies, and training on behalf of all protocol associates/lab personnel.

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