Pets used in research must be covered under an IACUC-approved Proposal. Informed consent of the owner must be obtained prior to the conduct of the research. A completed Informed Consent and Release form tailored specifically to the intended use of animals is required. An OLAW-approved Animal Welfare Assurance must cover all performance sites for PHS-funded research. If the research activity is being conducted in collaboration with a private veterinary practice, the investigator should consider the use of a memorandum of understanding or other written agreement. The veterinary clinical care of a privately owned animal is not a research activity, is not provided by UofL, and does not require IACUC approval. Zoonotic transmission of diseases from pets enrolled in research must to be considered as a potential Occupational Health Hazard and a process to verify proof of vaccination (e.g., Rabies, DHLPP) should be included in the IACUC Proposal for pets that are typically vaccinated against the disease.
