Animal Care and Use
The University of South Alabama's Assurance of Compliance with Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is as follows:
Assurance Number: A3288-01
Effective Date: October 23, 2008
Expiration Date: December 31, 2011
AAALAC* accredited since March 2, 1999
*Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
AAALAC Accreditation Letter
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC):
- Reviews and approves protocols involving the use of animals
- Reviews and investigates concerns about animal care and use
- Conducts semi-annual inspections of institutional animal facilities / laboratories
- Responsible for oversight and evaluation of institution's animal care and use program
- Monitors training program for faculty and personnel using animals in research
IACUC 2011-2012 Meeting Schedule
Updates
Veterinary consultation can be obtained through the Department of Comparative Medicine, 460-6239.
