IACUC Policy 016: Live Vertebrate Definition

1. Purpose: To define when vertebrate animals are considered “live” under IACUC oversight.

2. Scope: Applies to all research and teaching activities involving mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates at Ohio University.

3. Policy: 

3.1 Mammals- The IACUC will consider the fetuses of mammals “Live Animals” at the live birth of such animal(s).

3.2 Non-Mammalian Vertebrates- The IACUC will consider non-mammalian vertebrates (i.e., reptiles, amphibians, fishes, birds) “Live Animals” at the time the species requires an external food source or are no longer confined to an egg. 

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1.0

New IACUC Policy adapted from section C. "Live Vertebrate Definition" of the retired document IACUC Approved Guidelines.

05/22/2025