Animal care

Basic information about animal care

Application Forms
Initial Review
Continuing Review
Supplement A - Hazardous Materials
Supplement B - Survival Surgery
Supplement C - Pain and Distress

Determining Power and Sample Size - This website covers many basic designs and may help you with your power calculations and determinations of appropriate sample size.

Deadlines - Application deadlines and meeting information

Diseases - Definition of terms

Humane Animal Care and Use - All animals utilized by Western Michigan University researchers and instructors housed within our research facilities will receive proper care and will be treated humanely, in accordance with all laws and regulations, current University policies, and as outlined in approved Animal Use Protocols.  Anyone witnessing animal mistreatment or anyone who is suspicious of animal mistreatment is strongly encouraged to report their concerns to one of the following individuals, or to a member of the Animal Care & Use Committee:

Attending Veterinarian - 629-5560
Research Compliance Coordinator - 387-8293
IACUC Chair - 387-5634

You are not required to identify yourself; all communications will be kept strictly confidential.

Animal Care Policies - Standard Operating Procedures - (224K)

Training
Western Michigan University encourages everyone who uses animals in their research or teaching to be trained in the procedures they may be required to perform. Many granting agencies will not release funds until they are assured that the key personnel in the protocol have been properly trained. 

On-line training on the humane care and use of laboratory animals - Complete training at your convenience.

Basic information about animal care

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a local review board, established by the WMU Board of Trustees in accord with federal regulations, to interpret and apply federal regulations, state law, and research sponsor requirements for the use of animals in research. The IACUC is charged with the protection of the welfare of animals in research conducted under the aegis of Western Michigan University. By submitting a protocol for IACUC review, researchers are complying with University policy and federal regulations.

Questions relating to animals in research? E-mail our research compliance coordinator.