IACUC Types of Reporting
Reporting Animal Neglect, Abuse, or Breach of Protocol
The IACUC is required by law to investigate any alleged reports of animal abuse or mistreatment. The IACUC will investigate all claims and will maintain confidentiality in all matters. If you observe any of the following, please report the incident:
- Animal abuse or mistreatment,
- Non-compliance with federal, state, or local laws,
- Non-compliance with approved procedures.
Anyone may report an alleged incident, and under no circumstances will such reporting be detrimental to an individual’s standing with the university. No person will be discriminated against or subject to any reprisal for reporting a concern or violation of any animal care policies or standards.
To report animal neglect, abuse, or breach of protocol, direct your concerns to any of the following:
- IACUC Office
- IACUC Chair
- Attending Veterinarian
- Laboratory Manager
- Principal Investigator
Anonymous Online Reporting
Reports are also accepted by mail, or in person.
Reporting Adverse Events
If the event is ongoing or has the potential to impact the health and welfare of laboratory animals or personnel, immediately contact the Attending Veterinarian and/or IACUC Office.
An adverse event could include any of the following:
- Unexpected death of a study animal
- Unexpected clinical signs of pain, discomfort, or illness
- Unauthorized access to study animals or facilities
- Escaped animals
- Facility issues (flooding, power outages, temperature extremes, HVAC)
- Administration of substances beyond the approved range
- Unapproved procedures performed
- Excess samples collected (beyond approved amount or occurrences)
- Unapproved euthanasia performed or failure to confirm death
- Administration of unapproved substances
Report unexpected or adverse events here:
Reporting Laboratory or Personnel Incidents
If the incident is ongoing or has the potential to impact the health and welfare of laboratory personnel, immediately contact emergency services for assistance.
It is expected that animal use personnel will report any significant health or wellness related incidents to the IACUC in a timely manner. In the event that laboratory personnel become aware of, or develop an allergy as a result of working with laboratory animals, they must receive medical clearance prior to resuming work in the laboratory.