FAQ

The Campus Veterinarian (208-885-8958, campusvet@uidaho.edu) is available to answer questions regarding animal care and use at the University of Idaho, procedures related to securing and maintaining approval for the use of animals, animal care issues, and any other questions you may have regarding the animal care and use program. You may also contact any IACUC committee member with questions.

You should always come to the website and download the most recent version of the protocol form for application. It is updated as needs arise. Failure to use the current form may result in delays in your approval. The form is located in the  Forms section which can be accessed using the menu to the left. Depending upon how you have your web browser configured, your word processor may automatically start and open the file or you will be prompted to save it to disk. In both cases you need to save the file to a disk (network, hard drive or floppy) before you can save changes.

Minimum training is available via an online training system. Full instructions are available using the Training link to the left. Hands on training sessions are provided according to the needs of individual protocols.

By law, the attending veterinarian must approve the use, frequency, dosage and route of administration for all drugs used on research animals. Please contact the Campus Veterinarian (campusvet@uidaho.edu, 208-885-8958) directly for more information on processes to follow.