Animal care and use forms

New/renewal protocol forms and documents

• New Protocol  – Used to request the use of animals in research or teaching.
  • Detailed Use of Animals – Additional section if using more than one species in a protocol, or if a request for changes is adding a species to a protocol.
  • Appendix 1 – Antemortem Specimen Collection – Additional section if using more than one species in a protocol being subject to antemortem specimen collection, or if a request for changes is adding this to a protocol.
  • Appendix 2 – Surgical Procedures – Additional section if using more than one species in a protocol being subject to surgical procedures, or if a request for changes is adding this to a protocol.
  • Appendix 3 – Field Research – Additional section if conducting field research, or if a request for changes is adding this to a protocol.
  • Assurance to Abide by the Requirements for Transporting Live Animals – Additional section if using a non-ASU vehicle or private vehicle to transport animals.
  • USDA Pain Categories Examples – A more thorough explanation of assigning categories of pain and distress.

• Authorization for Non-Research or Non-Teaching Use of Animals – Request the use of animals for purposes other than research or teaching in an ASU-related event.

• Non-ASU Research at ASU Request – Request conduct of animal research at ASU under a non-ASU protocol.

Request for changes and transfer forms 

• Request for Changes – To request changes to an existing protocol.

• Request to Transfer Animals between Protocols – Request to transfer animals from one protocol to another.

Annual and final review forms

• Annual Review – To be submitted annually during the life of the protocol.

• Final Review – To be submitted to close the protocol. 

Animal orders 

Online Order Form (login required) – For ordering animals.

Controlled substances

• Controlled Substances Transfer – Used to transfer a controlled substance.

• Controlled Substance Usage Log – Template to assist in tracking usage of controlled substances.

• DEA Form 41 – For destruction of controlled substances.

• DEA Biennial Inventory – To inventory controlled substances.

Occupational Health and Safety Program forms 

• OHSP Health Surveillance Initial Questionnaire – Document required to enroll in OHSP and gain clearance to work with animals.

• OHSP Health Surveillance Annual Questionnaire – Document required to be completed annually to renew OHSP enrollment.

• OHSP Nonhuman Primate Visit Request – Document required of all collaborators who will have contact with nonhuman primates.

Training form 

Level III Training Documentation – Submitted to document proficiency on Level III procedures.

Logs and charts for laboratory use

• Decapitation Equipment Maintenance Log –  Log to track use and maintenance of decapitation equipment.

• Food Restriction Weight Chart –  Chart to track weights of animals on food restriction.  

Vivarium access

• Vivarium Access Request Form (login required) – Form to request vivarium access.