Animal Use Amendments

If a significant change from a previously approved protocol is to be made, a formal amendment must be submitted for review to the ACFC.

Significant changes include:

  • Change in species
  • Change in drugs administered
  • Change in method of anesthesia
  • Change in method of euthanasia
  • Inclusion of new surgical procedures
  • Procedures that cause pain or distress in conscious animals
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Use of hazardous substances that involve possible exposure of personnel or animals in the animal facility.

The following changes would NOT be considered significant:

  • Changes in strain, stock, or breed of animal
  • Moving an animal from one approved animal facility to another
  • Changes in in vitro procedures involving animal tissues
  • Changes in funding agency, grant or account.

Faculty are encourage to call either Clint Burgher or Dr. Robert L. Harris relative to questions on whether a change requires an amendment or not. In some instances, a new protocol may be required. Additional information on the review process for the use of animals can be found at http://orsp.rutgers.edu/index.php?q=content/animal-protocol-submission-process.

Clint Burgher 848-932-9415
Dr. Robert L. Harris 848-445-4168

  1. Rutgers
  2. Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  3. School of Environmental and Biological Sciences