New species-specific CITI training modules will be required for new protocols and three-year rewrites starting April 1:

• Working with Cats in Research Settings
• Working with Dogs in Research Settings
• Working with Goats and Sheep in Research Settings (biomedical research)
• Working with Rats in Research Settings
• Working with Zebrafish in Research Settings

Courses on swine in biomedical research, mice and rabbits are already required.

The following form changes have been made in the Animal Care and Use (IACUC) module of RED:

• Weaning has been expanded to capture early weaning and supportive care provided.
• Inhalation anesthesia use is now being captured as a new question under chemical safety to ensure proper containment and usage is evaluated by EHS personnel.
• An updated guidance document on the use of hazardous chemicals is linked under the chemical safety question to help PIs determine what agents require submission of an RMHC form.
• Biological Resources/Centennial Toxicology facility personnel are now included under the general page, as a resource option to perform procedures if selected on a protocol

Updated Procedures and Guidance

Our Procedures and Guidance page has updated standards and guidelines. We update on a rotating three-year basis, so please check them regularly.

• Required Training for Working with IACUC Covered Animals: Outlines the guidelines and expectations for training personnel on animals used in research, testing, or teaching.
• NC State Summary of NIH guidelines for Tissue Collection for Genotyping Rodents: Describes tissue collection used for genotyping certain rodent strains bred in-house.
• NC State Guideline on Euthanasia in Mice and Rats: Describes primary and secondary forms of euthanasia for mice and rats used in research, testing, or teaching; definitions, conditions, proper use of equipment, and training are all outlined.