Texas A&M IACUC Guidance
IACUC Guidance will be considered as procedural standards on the topics identified. Investigators are expected to adhere to the standards described unless an exception has been requested and approved by the IACUC in the protocol document.
- TAMU-G-001 IACUC Guidelines on Choosing Appropriate Endpoints [PDF]
- TAMU-G-002 IACUC Guidelines on the use of Anesthesia and Analgesia [PDF]
- TAMU-G-003 IACUC Guidelines for the Safe Use of Inhalant Anesthesia [PDF]
- TAMU-G-005 Guidelines on the Use of Satellite Facilities [PDF]
- TAMU-G-007 IACUC Guidelines on Genetically Modified Animals and Genotyping [PDF]
- TAMU-G-008 Guidelines on Working with Zebrafish [PDF]
- TAMU-G-010 IACUC Guidelines for the Use of Pharma and Non-Pharma Grade Drugs and Compounds [PDF]
- TAMU-G-011 IACUC Guidelines on the Use of Neuromuscular Blockers [PDF]
- TAMU-G-012 Suggestions for Environmental Enrichment in Agricultural Species [PDF]
- TAMU-G-013 IACUC Guidelines for Surgical Procedures in Rodents [PDF]
- TAMU-G-014 IACUC Guidelines for the Identification of Research Animals [PDF]
- TAMU-G-015 IACUC Guidelines for Reporting Animal Concerns, Unanticipated or Adverse Events, and Potential Noncompliance [PDF]
- TAMU-G-016 IACUC Guidelines for Transporting Animals on the Texas AM Campus [PDF]
- TAMU-G-017 IACUC Guidelines on Blood Collection [PDF]
- TAMU-G-018 IACUC Guidelines for Performing Surgical Procedures in Non‐Rodent Mammals [PDF]
- TAMU-G-019 IACUC Guidelines on Feed & Bedding Storage [PDF]
- TAMU-G-020 IACUC Guidelines for the Adoption of Research Animals [PDF]
- TAMU-G-021 IACUC Guidelines for the Use of MS222 [PDF]
- TAMU-G-022 IACUC Guidelines on the Performance of Non‐Survival Surgery [PDF]
- TAMU-G-023 IACUC Guidelines on Recognizing Pain and Distress in Research Animals [PDF]
- TAMU-G-024 IACUC Guidelines for the Use of Expired Medical Materials [PDF]
- TAMU-G-025 IACUC Guidelines on Physical Methods of Euthanasia in Warm Blooded Species [PDF]
- TAMU-G-026 IACUC Guidelines for Evaluation of Sanitation Practices [PDF]
- TAMU-G-027 IACUC Guidelines on Enrichment, Single Housing – Biomedical Species [PDF]
- TAMU-G-028 IACUC Guidelines on Euthanasia Using Carbon Dioxide [PDF]
- TAMU-G-029 IACUC Guidelines for Animal Protocol Participation and Handling [PDF]
- TAMU-G-030 IACUC Guidelines for Performance of Pilot Studies [PDF]
- TAMU-G-031 Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Research Animals [PDF]
- TAMU-G-033 Guidelines for the Use of Holding Protocols and SOPs [PDF]
- TAMU-G-034 IACUC Guidelines for Working with Sheep Housed Outdoors [PDF]
- TAMU-G-035 Guidelines for Surgery in Fish [PDF]
- TAMU-G-040 Guidelines on Laboratory Rodent Breeding and Weaning [PDF]
- TAMU-G-047 IACUC Guidelines on Inhaled and Non-inhaled Agents of Euthanasia [PDF]
- TAMU-G-048 Euthanasia of Fish Amphibians and Reptiles [PDF]
- TAMU-G-049 Guidelines for Performing Surgery in Amphibians and Reptiles [PDF]
- TAMU-G-051 IACUC Guidelines on the Use of Physical Restraint [PDF]
Texas A&M IACUC Sample Documents
- AWO-F-002 FCR Submission Presentation Worksheet [PDF]
- AWO-F-022 Fieldwork Safety Plan [PDF]
- AWO-F-032 AUP Off-line Worksheet [DOC]
- TAMU-F-002 Surgical Record – Survival [Single Animal V1] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-003 Surgical Record – Survival [Multiple Rodents] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-004 Surgical Record – Survival [Single Rodent] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-005 Surgical Record – Survival [Single Animal V2] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-006 Non-Surgical Anesthesia Record [DOC]
- TAMU-F-007 Surgical Record – Single Animal [Survival or NonSurvival] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-008 Surgical Record – NonSurvival [Single Animal] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-009 Surgical Record – Survival [Large Animal] [DOC]
- TAMU-F-010 Non-Surgical Analgesia Record [DOC]
- TAMU-F-011 Guillotine Use and Maintenance Log [DOC]
- TAMU-F-012 Certification of Competency for TAMU-G-029 [DOC]
- TAMU-F-013 Request for Programmatic Exception from Animal Welfare Standards [DOC]
- TAMU-F-014 Procedure and Health Record (Abbreviated) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-015 Procedure and Health Record (Detailed) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-016 Alternative training for external personnel [PDF]
- TAMU-F-025 Housing SOP – Aquatic Species [DOC]
- TAMU-F-026 Assessment Log – Aquatic Species [DOC]
- TAMU-F-032 Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V1 (short) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-033 Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V2 (medium) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-034 Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V3 (long) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-035 Animal Program Training Record – Single AUP V1 (short) [DOC]
- TAMU-F-036 Animal Program Training Record – Single AUP V2 (long) [DOC]
Texas A&M IACUC Labels, Signs, and Other
- AWO-C-003 AAALAC – Site Visit Preparation Checklist for PIs [PDF]
- AWO-C-012 PAM – PI Self Assessment [DOC]
- AWO-C-019a Inspection Self Evaluation – PI Labs [DOC]
- AWO-O-001 IACUC Do’s & Don’ts [PDF]
- AWO-O-002 IACUC Tips for a Successful Visit [PDF]
- AWO-O-003 List of IACUC Guidances & iRIS Manuals [PDF]
- AWO-O-005 Expired Drug Label (Avery 60517) [DOC]
- AWO-O-006 Authorized Expired Materials (Avery 60517) [DOC]
- AWO-O-008 Gas Anesthesia Safety Flyer [PDF]
- AWO-O-012 PAM FAQs [PDF]
- AWO-O-014 CO2 Rodent Euthanasia Sign [PDF]
- AWO-O-020 CITI Instructions for New Users [PPT]
- AWO-O-026 CO2 Euthanasia of Poultry Sign [PDF]
- AWO-O-028 VVC Explained [PDF]
- AWO-O-038 Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Houston [DOC]
- AWO-O-039 Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Kingsville [DOC]
- AWO-O-040 Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Dallas [DOC]
- AWO-O-052 Reference to IACUC Required Recordkeeping [PDF]
- AWO-O-055 Humane Endpoints Sign [DOC]
- AWO-O-056 Tips for Self-Reporting to the IACUC [PDF]
- AWO-O-059 Hints and Tips for Success [PDF]
- AWO-O-069 AUP Tool – Experimental Design and Timeline [DOC]
- AWO-O-072 AUP Tool – ERC Worksheet [000] [DOC]
- AWO-O-073 Tips for Combining AUPs [PDF]
- AWO-O-078 IACUC Inspection Pointers and Help Text [PDF]
- AWO-O-082 Inspection-Site Visit Sample Narrative [PDF]
- AWO-0-083 AUP Tool – Amending the AUP [PDF]
- AWO-O-085 Charcoal Canister Use Sign [PDF]
- AWO-O-089 AAALAC Areas of Special Emphasis [PI Handout] [PDF]
- TAMU-C-001 Inspection Checklist – Vivarium Animal Housing & Procedures [PDF]
- TAMU-C-002 Inspection Checklist – PI Locations [PDF]
- TAMU-C-003 Inspection Checklist – Aquatic Animal Housing & Procedures [PDF]
- TAMU-C-004 Inspection Checklist – Agriculture Settings [PDF]
- TAMU-C-006 Inspection Checklist – Initial Inspection [PDF]
- TAMU-C-008 Protocol Review Checklist [PDF]
- TAMU-C-008a Protocol Review Checklist- AUP Help Text Addendum [PDF]
- TAMU-C-008b Addendum – Pain & Distress Categorization [PDF]
- TAMU-C-008c Addendum – USDA or Not [PDF]
- TAMU-C-011 AUP Participant Training Checklist (single AUP) [DOC]
- AWO-C-020 Inspection Self Evaluation – Agricultural Settings [DOC]