Why We Do It

The University of Michigan is committed to providing humane, compassionate care to animals involved in research, teaching, or testing, while promoting and facilitating important biomedical research projects and teaching programs. The UCUCA works to ensure that all projects using animals at the University are conducted in accordance with University guidelines and policies and federal law concerning laboratory animal welfare.

UM Policy Statement on Animal Research

UM Position on the Use of Animal Biomedical Research

UM Position on the Use of Animals in Instruction

UM Position on the Use of Animals from Pounds and Shelters in Biomedical Research

UM Position on the Use of Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research

Rules & Regulations