Related Regulations, Guidelines and Resources
Federal Regulations and Policies
- Animal Welfare Act
- Animal Welfare Regulations (Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations)
- Questions and Answers about the Animal Welfare Act and Its Regulations for Biomedical Research Institutions
- Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 8th Edition
- Animal Research Requirements Comparison Table
Federal Agencies
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
- Animal Welfare Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
- Information Resources for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
- NIH Animals in Research Website
Alternative Models and Methods
- NIH Alternatives
- University of California, Davis, Center for Animal Alternatives
- John Hopkins Altweb
Sample Size Calculations
- University of Iowa (Complex Program - requires JAVA script)
- Sample Size for T Test
Veterinary Formulary
These resources are provided for educational purposes. They are not intended to be the final authority.
- Veterinary Formulary
- Veterinary Drug Handbook - available for viewing in the Animal Resource Facility
There are multiple formularies available and final decisions on appropriate drug usage must be made in consultation with the attending veterinarian, IACUC@creighton.edu.
Hazardous and Infectious Substances
- National Toxicology Program Report on Carcinogens
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (pdf)
Euthanasia and Pain Assessment
- American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines on Euthanasia (pdf)
- Report of the ACLAM Task Force on Rodent Euthanasia (pdf)
- Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Rodents and Rabbits (pdf)
Confidential Research Hotline (402-280-3200)
Research Personnel are expected to report any known or suspected noncompliant conduct related to research or sponsored program activities conducted and/or approved through Creighton University. The confidential Research Compliance Hotline (402-280-3200) is available for any individual who wishes to remain anonymous and/or has found other available reporting mechanisms to be ineffective. Research Personnel may also address their research compliance-related questions or concerns to Kathy Taggart, Associate Vice President for Research and Compliance, at 402-280-2360.
