Application & Instructions:

• Application for the Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research or Teaching:
  • Complete this form for all vertebrate animal studies. Also include only the relevant Appendixes. (Updated 1-June-06
• Instructions for completing forms:
  • Click here for helpful hints and for definitions of USDA guidelines for animal use classification.

Appendices:

• Appendix 1-Antibody Production:
  • Complete if the study design includes the production of polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in animals. This also includes collaborative or contract procedures at external facilities. (Updated 1-June-06)
• Appendix 2-Substances and Materials:
  • Complete if the study design includes administration of test materials or devices.  Common methods for administering materials include injection, vascular access, inhalation, surface application or surgical implantation. (Updated 1-June-06)
• Appendix 3-Specimen Collection:
  • Complete if the study design includes the collection of blood or other body fluids, tissues, or devices. This includes either pre- or post-mortem collections. (Updated 1-June-06)
• Appendix 4-Surgery: 
  • Complete if the study design includes a surgical procedure. This includes minor/major and acute/survival procedures in any vertebrate species. (Updated 1-June-06)
• Appendix 5-Special Husbandry and Procedures: 
  • Complete if the study design includes experimental or special husbandry procedures that are not described elsewhere in this Application. (Updated 1-June-06)
• Appendix 6-Breeding and Transgenic Rodents: 
  • Complete if the study design includes breeding or the use of mutant rodents that are not described elsewhere in this Application. (Updated 1-June-06)

Amendment Form/Format:

• Amendment Form/Format (NEW)
  • Optional form/format that can be used when submitting amendments.

Resources:

• What Investigators Need to Know About the Use of Animals (added June 20, 2006)
• Writing an Application Involving Research Animals