Animal Care and Use maintains current guidelines for use of mammals in research and assists Society members with interpretation of IACUC regulations relating to the care and use of wild mammals.
About the Committee
Co-Chairs
- John A. Bryan (john.a.bryan.ii@zacheryconsulting.com)
- Robert S. Sikes (rssikes@ualr.edu)
Members
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History and Mission
The Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) was established as a standing committee by the Board of Directors in 1987, as the descendent of the ad hoc Committee for Use of Mammals in Research (1985) and the ad hoc Committee on Acceptable Field Methods in Mammalogy (1987). The ACUC serves as a liaison to society members on matters relating to the care and use of wild mammals.
Responsibilities
This committee maintains current guidelines for use of mammals in reseach, assists Society members with interpretation of IACUC regulations as they pertain to wild mammals, and provides taxon-specific expertise to government and non-government agencies and IACUC personnel on matters relating to the care and use of wild mammals.
IACUC/Investigator Resources
Resources for investigators and oversight personnel
Archive Resources
- Former ASM guidelines for use of wild mammals in research (2011)
- IACUC protocol form specific to wildlife research activities (2014)
- Addendum #1 to 2007 ASM guidelines regarding thoracic compression (2008)
- Addendum #3 to 2007 ASM guidelines and ASM position regarding USDA categorization of procedures with wild mammals (2010)
- Addendum #2 to 2007 ASM guidelines regarding release of captive animals (2010)
- Former ASM guidelines for use of wild mammals in research (2007)
- Former ASM guidelines for use of wild mammals in research (1998)
- Former ASM guidelines for use of wild mammals in research (1987)
- Former ASM guidelines for use of wild mammals in research (1985)