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The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for safely disposing of rodent carcasses across UNC research animal facilities.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the “University” or “UNC”) recognizes the importance of Assistance Animals for individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to providing equal access to its classrooms, research facilities, public spaces, and housing for all of its community members, including students, employees, and visitors.

This policy outlines Campus Health Services' legal obligation to report certain information to public health and law enforcement agencies. It specifies the procedures and contacts for reporting gunshot and stab wounds, animal bites, suspected child abuse/neglect, and communicable diseases.

A comprehensive biosafety risk assessment is a key component of a successful biosafety program and should be part of an all-hazards risk assessment; it should be conducted on a continual basis to address evolving risks within the laboratory environment.

It is the policy of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that all research involving animals conducted through use of University facilities and resources be carried out consistent with applicable law and policy and with the highest regard for the safety, comfort and ethical treatment of research animals. These Procedures and Guidelines are meant to guide the IACUC and its staff in conducting investigations as required under University Standard.

The standards and procedures described below provide guidance regarding expectations for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) member participation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University").

The standards and procedures described below provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for the use of media (e.g., images, audio or video recordings, radiographs, ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging techniques, etc.) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-Chapel Hill” or “University”).

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers utilizing adjuvants for antibody production with a special emphasis on Freund ’s adjuvant. This standard is adopted from National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Animal Care and Use’s (OACU) Guide.

This document serves to describe the University’s Standards for creating and maintaining aseptic conditions during survival procedures in USDA covered species, while also providing a standard for the pre and post-operative management.

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for the establishment and maintenance of a Satellite Animal Facility.

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for ensuring adequate aseptic technique for all non-USDA regulated rodent (i.e., mice and rats) survival surgeries.

The purpose of this Standard is to ensure sufficient space for rats with litters that will allow pups to develop to weaning age without detrimental effects, and to house adult rats in space that is sufficient for their needs.

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers regarding identification of pain in animals and appropriate analgesia for post-operative and Pain Category D procedures to prevent pain.

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for the exercise and socialization of canines at UNC-Chapel Hill according to current Animal Welfare Act Regulations (AWA) and "Guide" recommendations.

The standards and procedures described in this document provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for the environmental enrichment of research animals.