Organized by Topic
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), formerly the OPRR Division of Animal Welfare, has addressed selected provisions of the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in a number of published articles, in OPRR Reports (also known as "Dear Colleague" letters), and in notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This topic list may be used to identify and access guidance by subject matter.
- ALTERNATIVES
- ANTIBODY PRODUCTION
- APPLICABILITY OF THE PHS POLICY
- ASSURANCES
- COMPLIANCE
- DISASTERS/EMERGENCIES
- ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
- EUTHANASIA
- INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
- INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEES (IACUCs)
- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
- PILOT STUDIES
- REGULATORY BURDEN REDUCTION
- REPORTING
- REVIEW OF PROTOCOLS
- SEMIANNUAL PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND FACILITY INSPECTIONS
- SURGERY
- TRAINING
- VETERINARY CARE
- OPRR Reports. 1997; 98-01, 11/17/1997
monocolonal antibody production
antibody protocols
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. 2/3/2000, notice: OD-00-019
- OPRR Reports. 1997; 98-01, 11/17/1997
mouse ascites method
sources of antibodies
- Lab Animal. 2003; 32(9): 33-36, question #6.
- OPRR Reports. 1995; 95-02, 3/8/95.
- Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #2.
to animal tissue and dead animals
to antibody production
to avian embryos
to foreign collaborations and performance sites
to non-PHS funded activities
to non-research activities
description of responsibilities and qualifications of veterinarian
distribution within institution
period of approval
- Lab Animal. 2000;29(5):32-37 (PDF).
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 2/24/05, notice: NOT-OD-05-034
- Lab Animal. 2003; 32(9):19.
- Lab Animal. 2002; 31(5):21.
- Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #4.
common areas of noncompliance
institutional and programmatic compliance
reporting of noncompliance
suspension authority of IACUC
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Disaster Planning and Response Resources
Disaster Recovery
NASA Principles for the Ethical Care and Use of Animals
Use of C02 and small laboratory animals
difference between Institutional Official and Chief Executive Officer
what works best
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. 3/24/06, notice: OD-06-052.
- Lab Animal. 2005; 34(2): 18-20.
- ILAR Journal. 1995; 37(4):190-192.
alternate members
electronic communications for IACUC functions
former employee or student as nonaffiliated member
maintenance of properly constituted IACUC
may the veterinarian be considered nonaffiliated?
membership requirements
minutes of meetings
multiple IACUC positions filled by the same individual
quorum and attendance of nonaffiliated member and veterinarian
quorums
reimbursement of nonaffiliated member
suspension authority
employee health issues
requested by IACUC
changes in personnel
Mahoney Report
synchronization of reporting periods and utilization of AAALAC activities as semiannual program evaluation
timing of submission of IACUC approval (just-in-time)
use of alternate IACUC members, duplicate review, and DOD shelf life extension program
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. 7/13/2004, notice: OD-04-052.
- OPRR Reports. 1994; 94-03, 1/14/94.
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. 2/24/2005, notice: OD-05-034.
- Lab Animal. 2002; 31(5):21.
- Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #4.
annual requirements
of modifications to facilities/programs in annual report to
OPRR
of noncompliance, Guide deviations, or suspensions
of sanctions to non-PHS funded activities
of significant and minor deficiencies
synchronization of reporting periods to reduce regulatory burden
- Contemporary Topics. 2001;40(6):8.
- Lab Animal.2000;29(3):15.
- ILAR Journal. 1995;37(4):190-192.
- Lab Animal. 2003;32(9):33-36, question #4.
- Lab Animal. 2002;31(9):28-31.
- Lab Animal. 2001;30(6):18-20.
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. 6/6/2003, notice: NOT-OD-03-046.
- Lab Animal. 1995; 24(9):24-26, question #1.
annual review (USDA) vs. triennial review (PHS)
approval required prior to award
approval status
authority of IACUC
change in personnel
duplicate review not required
electronic review
expedited review
expiration of IACUC approval
frequency of review
model for performing continuing review of research activities
process for review (full committee/designated member)
review of grant applications
scientific merit review
significant changes to approved protocols
tracking the number of animals used
transferred from another institution
use of cold-blooded vertebrates
AAALAC activities as semiannual program evaluation
distinguishing minor deficiencies from significant deficiencies
duplicate evaluation not required
inspections of facilities housing animals for 12 hours/24
hours
inspections of laboratories and other animal sites
sites or study areas where animals are housed only sporadically
or for less than 24 hours
customized surgery at vendor facilities
multiple survival surgeries
survival surgery standards for rodents
employee programs
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non-pharmaceutical grade compounds
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