Texas A&M University-Commerce requires all individuals conducting/participating in research projects (including faculty, staff, postdocs, research assistants and students, etc…) that involves living vertebrae animals to complete training for Animal Care and Use and Responsible Conduct in Research.  This requirement is met by the successful completion of the online training module from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) website.

Instructions to access the online training modules

Instructions for Animal Care Protocols
The Animal Care & Use Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Protocols should be submitted at least one week in advance for review.

Research Protocols Form A
Teaching Protocols Form B
Demonstration /Display Protocols Form C
Venomous Animals Protocols Form D

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

University Procedure for Animal Care and Use

PHS Assurance

Resources

AAALAC International, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
APA Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animal
NIH Animal Care and Use
USDA Animal Care Publications and Policy