UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC)
**Satellite Housing Request**
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Animals cannot be housed outside the animal facility for extended periods of time exceeding 12-24
hours without prior IACUC approval. If Veterinary Resources cannot accommodate a housing
request and deems it necessary to establish satellite housing, they will work with the investigator to
develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for husbandry and care of animals. Once the SOP
is developed in collaboration with, and approved by, Veterinary Resources; the following form
accompanied by the SOP and husbandry log should be submitted to the IACUC for final review
and approval.
Rodents – cannot be maintained outside the animal facility for periods of time exceeding 24
hours.
USDA Covered Species – cannot be maintained outside the animal facility for periods of time
exceeding 12 hours.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC)
** Satellite Housing Request **
Date:
Principal Investigator:
Campus Mail Address:
Email:
IACUC Protocol No.:
Title of Project:
1. Justify the need for satellite housing (why is it necessary to house / maintain animals in the lab).
2. Description of the proposed location.
a. Building and Room Number:
b. Gross Square Feet:
c. Is air flow direction, temperature, humidity and air change rates in this location proper for animal housing?
d. What temperature will the room be maintained at and how?
e. What light cycle will the room be maintained on and how (12/12, light timer)?
f.
What measure will be taken to control for pests?
3. Provide a brief summary of the procedures to be conducted in this location.
4. Specify the maximum number of animals to be maintained in this location at any one time. Will animals
be group housed or single housed? If group housed, how many per cage?
5. Indicate the maximum duration of time animals will be housed in this location.
6. Describe the animal husbandry to be performed.
a. How will daily health checks, feeding and water provision be recorded and who will perform these
tasks? Where will food be stored and how?
b. If necessary, how will animal cages be changed? How often will cages be changed? How will waste be
disposed of?
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c. Who will provide husbandry and care for animals over the weekend and on holidays?
7. This satellite housing request has been developed in collaboration with, and approved by the Deputy
Director, Veterinary Resources. Please indicate the date and time of consult:
A copy of the husbandry SOP developed in consultation with Vet Resources is attached.
A copy of the husbandry log developed in consultation with Vet Resources is attached.
NOTE: A site visit of the area will be performed prior to final IACUC approval. An inspection of this location will
be conducted by the IACUC or other federal agencies at least twice a year per federal requirements.
For active and/or continuing protocols, I certify that the use of animals has been and/or will be in accord with USDA
regulations, the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals, and the policies established by the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I further certify that no change in
this protocol will be implemented without prior IACUC approval.
________________________________________
Signature of Principal Investigator
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