The following standard specifies under what conditions photography and videography (henceforth called \u201cimages\u201d) are permitted within IACUC-approved animal use spaces. This standard was created to protect all personnel working with or animals participating in an IACUC-approved study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, with the increase in access to and use of social media via mobile phones and other electronic devices, the intent of this standard is to protect the security and privacy of the institution, the principal investigators\/research staff, compliance staff, and animal care staff from inappropriate photography and videography within facilities. All acquired video and still images are considered property of the university and as such are subject to public records requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photographing, video recording, and audio recording animals or animal facilities is prohibited, subject to the following exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The planned photography\/videography for any university-owned animal must be described in the related IACUC approved protocol or facility SOP. If adding planned photography\/videography, the lab must submit an amendment describing the activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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No specific permission is required to publish approved, researcher-made images of university-owned or managed animals in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photographs, audio\/video recordings, or live streaming of animals is permissible for the purpose of facilitating veterinary treatment or diagnosis. The UAV or designated primary site veterinarian, should communicate imaging needs prior to image capture\/sharing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photographs, audio\/video recordings, or live streaming of animals for external consultation related to facilitating veterinary treatment or diagnosis is permissible. It is the veterinarian’s responsibility to first discuss this option with, and receive permission from, the Principal Investigator. When photography\/video sharing is performed, it must follow the general consideration guidelines as outlined above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photography of animals to document disease states for veterinary or internal educational purposes are only permitted if requested by the UAV.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n \n \n\n No specific permission is required to take pictures to document an animal welfare concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n
Taking Images of Live or Dead Animals\/Tissues for Documentation of Animal Welfare Concern<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n
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