Tarleton State University’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees all aspects of Tarleton animal care and use programs for teaching, testing, and research. The IACUC reviews all animal use protocols, ensures compliance with federal regulations, inspects animal facility and laboratories, and oversees training and educational programs. The IACUC serves as a resource to faculty, investigators, technicians, students, staff, and administrators and provide guidance for all animal use procedures with the highest scientific, human, and ethical principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IACUC is composed of a chair person, a veterinarian, research scientists, non-scientists, and community representatives. The IACUC makes semiannual inspections of all facilities, laboratories, and farms where animals are housed or utilized. The IACUC is scheduled to meet monthly and reviews all properly submitted proposals at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concerns regarding the welfare of the animals?<\/strong> iacuc@tarleton.edu<\/a> or phone 254-459-5563<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the links to apply for a Tarleton Animal Use Protocol (AUP)<\/a>. All animal research, teaching, and testing require the prior acquisition of an IACUC-approved AUP. The links contain the proper forms, instructions, and information to acquire an IACUC-approved AUP. Following approval of your AUP, an Annual Progress Report must be submitted prior to the approval anniversary each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Send the completed documents to the Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development to iacuc@tarleton.edu<\/a> | phone 254-459-5563 or 254-576-6030 <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Principal Investigator (PI), as well as each Co-Investigator, must<\/strong> complete the required CITI Training prior to being granted IACUC approval for the AUP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submissions are reviewed in the order received. The IACUC meets at regular intervals throughout the year, except when adjusted for holidays. For Animal Use Protocols (AUP) to be reviewed by the committee must be provided to the IACUC 3 weeks before the last Thursday of the month to give members sufficient time to review the submission before the meeting. Plan accordingly to avoid delays to the start of your project. Be sure to plan ahead of time if your protocol also requires approval from other compliance programs, such as the IACUC or IRB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minor amendments (adding students or funding details) and annual renewals may be reviewed at administrative levels and can be submitted between the meeting dates. Amendments and Annual Renewals must be submitted at least two weeks before their due dates, or earlier whenever possible, to prevent delays in review or approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All personnel involved in the research project\u2014including faculty, staff, and students\u2014are strongly encouraged to complete all required training before submitting any forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions and comments can be directed to iacuc@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Report animal welfare-related concerns to the TSU Office of Research Compliance at 2545766030 and email researchcompliance@tarleton.edu.<\/a> Confidentiality is considered whenever possible. TSU is dedicated to ensuring the animals used for Teaching and Research get the best possible care under approved Animal Care and Use Protocols. TSU will not tolerate retaliation for credible, good faith reports of animal abuse, or neglect.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFederally Mandated IACUC Functions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Points of Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use of Vertebrate Animal Subjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Animal Use Protocol Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n