The UM Vivarium staff ensures a good management program that:

• Provides the environment, housing, and care that permit research animals to grow, mature, reproduce, and maintain good health;
• Provides for animal well-being;
• Minimizes variations that can affect research results (Guide, pg. 21); and
• Assist as team members in conducting IACUC-related species-specific and procedural training sessions as necessary.

UM Vivarium staff is in communication with the PIs, graduate/research assistants and other research personnel, the University Veterinarian, and the IACUC office staff.

Source: National Research Council. (1996). Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, (pg. 21). Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.