Animal Use Resources

Visit the Animals: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or Office of Research Ethics websites for policies, forms, guidance, and education.

Quick links:

• Chemical Labeling, Laboratory Safety Manual, Section F (PDF) —Containers must be labeled to identify chemical contents.
• Chemical Safety, IACUC Policy (PDF) — Chemical safety procedures for usage in animal research. 
• Federal Regulations and Guidelines - Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act.

Visit the IBC website for policies, forms, guidance, and education. 

Formaldehyde Awareness Booklet (PDF) - Information about the properties of formaldehyde and its safe use.

Formaldehyde Factsheet (PDF) - Quick guide about formaldehyde and how to protect yourself from exposure.

Select zoonotic diseases may be carried by animals and potentially transmitted to humans. Fortunately, proper precautions can prevent most zoonoses.

Visit the Center for Food Security and Public Health or Iowa State IBC websites for more information about zoonotic diseases.