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Update to HCCM mouse analgesia formulary

January 18, 2022

HCCM has recently updated its analgesia formulary for mice. Changes include:

  • Buprenoprhine HCl:
    • Increased frequency of administration from q8-12 hours to q4-6h
  • Bup-SR:
    • Added to the formulary – everyone is encouraged to use this over the non-SR formulation
  • Meloxicam:
    • Increased dose and frequency – previously 5 mg/kg q24h, now 5-10 mg/kg q12-24h
  • Ketoprofen:
    • Increased...
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COVID-19 Update

March 13, 2020

The IACUC staff will make every effort to continue to carry out IACUC functions, but please be aware of the following:

  • IACUC staff is currently working remotely
  • Semiannual inspections may need to be rescheduled
  • IACUC approval on new animal work will be based on the animal care program’s ability to care for the animals

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Pain Management in Rodents

February 24, 2020

The December 2019 issue of Comparative Medicine is devoted to pain as a clinical factor and experimental variable in laboratory rodents – covering ethical considerations regarding analgesia and pain management, the importance of pain recognition and management, sex and strain differences in response to pain and analgesics in mice, as well as the impact of pain on different models involving laboratory mice and...

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NSAID Availability Curtailed. Back Order Alert!

October 7, 2019

Please be aware that alternative options for NSAID use in research surgeries may be necessary because of recent shortages of supply of injectable meloxicam and carprofen. These drugs have recently been back-ordered or are in very short supply. As part of surgical planning, investigators using these medications in their research programs should take note of their current stock and match it with their planned usage. Speak with the HCCM veterinary staff if you find yourselves unable to re-order the analgesics approved on your IACUC protocol.

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