NDSU IACUC Guiding Principles and Approved SOPs
NDSU Guiding Principles for animal care and use are developed to document standard processes and procedures for the IACUC, researchers, and all others working with animals as part of NDSU research or teaching. IACUC-approved veterinary and procedural SOPs can be found at the following links:
Approved SOPs
- IACUC-approved SOPs - Small Animals (login required - click Internal Topics and enter your Bison login and password).
- IACUC-approved SOPs - Large Animals (login required - click Internal Topics and enter your Bison login and password).
IACUC Guiding Principles:
Committee Structure and Procedures
Facilities
IACUC Review Procedures
- Criteria for Review and Approval
- IACUC Review of Proposed and Continuing Animal Use
- Sponsored Research - Certification of IACUC Approval
- Semi-Annual Program and Facility Review
- Pilot Studies
- Field Studies
- Post-Approval Monitoring
Special Considerations
Biological Materials used in Rodents
Electric Prod Use in Livestock
Humane Endpoints - Criteria for Premature Euthanasia
Multiple Major Survival Surgery
Research and Teaching Utilizing Privately Owned Animals
Training and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Requirements
Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Animals