The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a federally mandated committee, qualified through the experience and expertise of its members, that oversee its institution’s animal care and use program, facilities, and procedures. The IACUC serves as a resource to faculty, investigators, technicians, students, staff, and administrators. It provides a framework for compliance with federal policies, guidelines and principles related to the use of animals in research, teaching and testing.
IACUC Mission Statement, “The UT IACUC ensures the humane care and use of vertebrate animals in research and teaching. By adhering to the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other applicable regulations and guidance, the IACUC facilitates institutional compliance to ensure ethical, humane, and legal use of animals.”
If you have an emergency and there is an immediate concern for animal welfare which requires veterinary intervention, please contact the OLAC veterinarian on-call immediately to address the welfare of the animals in addition to submitting a report below.