Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
(SDSU-IACUC)

 

NEW –––  CITI Training at South Dakota State University

 

South Dakota State University has purchased computer-based training modules for animal care from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).  The SDSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has adopted the following guidelines:

 

  • Effective immediately, all new investigators, co-investigators and research assistants proposing to use animals in research or teaching must take the CITI training module, “Working with the IACUC.”  Researchers must also complete species-specific training for rats, mice, rabbits or swine, found on CITI, as appropriate.  Rat and mouse investigators must also complete the module, “Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research: Reducing Pain and Distress.”    

 

  • Exotic, wild or large animal researchers must complete the module “Working with the IACUC” and obtain appropriate species-specific training from the Ag Guide and/or an appropriate wildlife guide. 

 

  • Investigators who have completed SDSU’s current training, but propose new projects must also complete the CITI training module, “Working with the IACUC,” and species-specific training for rats, mice, rabbits or swine, found on CITI, as appropriate.  Rat and mouse investigators should also complete the module, “Post-Procedure Care of Mice and Rats in Research: Reducing Pain and Distress.” 

 

To register, go to www.citiprogram.org.  When you register, select South Dakota State University as the institution, choose a user name and password and answer the questions, which are designed to help you select and complete the appropriate training modules.  CITI animal care training will be valid for a period of three years.  Investigators should print either their certificates of completion or their Course Completion History to send to Janice Kampmann.  To print the Course Completion History: From the Learner’s Menu, click on Previous Coursework Completed.  Then click on “See Coursework Completed for SDSU”.  Print the page “Course Completion History”.

 

 

Mission Statement:

The SDSU-IACUC was established to oversee the institution's animal programs, facilities and procedures, and to provide assurances to the U.S. Federal Government that the institution is in compliance with the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The committee is guided by the "U.S. Government Principals for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training", the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide)" and the "Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching" (First Revised Edition, Jan. 1999).

Composition of the IACUC:
The SDSU IACUC is composed of at least five university research and teaching faculty, at least one veterinarian, and at least one non-institutional/non-scientist public member. The committee members are appointed by the Dean of Research for a three year term. The membership of this committee meets the compositional requirements set forth by the PHS Policy at IV.A.3.b.  New terms begin at the August meeting each year.


IACUC Institutional Official
           Kevin D. Kephart, Ph.D.  Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
                SAD 130, Box 2201, SDSU; 605-688-4181

SDSU-IACUC Secretary
              Janice Kampmann
                Department of Veterinary Science; ADR/Box 2175, SDSU; 688-6649;
                E-mail: Janice.Kampmann@sdstate.edu

2008-2009 Members
University Veterinarian
           Michele Mucciante, D.V.M.  
                Cell phone (507) 360-1370
SDSU-IACUC Chairman
           Arnold Hippen, Ph.D. 
                Department of Dairy Science, DM 111C / Box 2104, SDSU; 688-5490
            Members from the General Public:
                *Dick Smith 
            Institutional Members:
                *Dan Hubbard, Ph.D.
                    Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, SNP 139C/Box 22140B, SDSU; 688-4780
                *Chris Chase, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVM
                    Department of Veterinary Science, ADR 125 / Box 2175, SDSU; 688-5171
                *Jeffrey Clapper, Ph.D. 
                    Department of Animal Science, ASC/ Box 2170, SDSU; 688-5417
                *Kent Jensen, Ph.D. 
                    Department of Wildlife & Fisheries; SNP 138D/ Box 2140B, SDSU; 688-6121
                *Brady Phelps, Ph.D. 
                    Department of Psychology, SCO 352 / Box 0504, SDSU; 688-6105
                *Teresa Seefeldt, Pharm.D. 
                    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SSH 309E / Box 2202C, SDSU; 688-6126
 

Specific Responsibilities of the IACUC:

  • Review at least once every six months the institution's program for humane care and use of animals, using the Guide as a basis for evaluation.
  • Inspect at least once every six months all of the institution's animal facilities (including satellite facilities) using the Guide as a basis for evaluation.
  • Prepare reports of the IACUC evaluations as set forth in the PHS Policy at IV.B.3. and submit the reports to the SDSU-IACUC Institutional Official.
  • Review concerns involving the care and use of animals at the institution.
  • Make written recommendations to the SDSU-IACUC Institutional Official regarding any aspect of the institution's animal program, facilities, or personnel training.
  • Review and approve, require modifications in (to secure approval) or withhold approval of those activities related to the care and use of animals as set forth in the PHS Policy at IV.C.  This approval will be evaluated based upon information provided by the investigator in the "Animal-Use Request Form"
  • Notify investigators and the institution in writing of its decision to approve or withhold approval of those activities related to the care and use of animals, or of modifications required to secure IACUC approval as set forth in the PHS Policy at IV.C.4.
  • When necessary, initiate steps toward suspension of institutional approval for an activity involving animals (as set forth in the PHS Policy at IV.C.6.), and suspend an activity.
  • When necessary, suspend an activity involving animals.

 

Procedures Used by the SDSU-IACUC for Processing Animal-Use Requests:

  • The SDSU-IACUC Animal Usage Forms can either be downloaded from this site or can be received by contacting the IACUC secretary (Janice Kampmann).  Completed forms must then be submitted to the IACUC secretary by mail or E-mail.  Completed forms received by the 15th of each month will be considered for approval during the next monthly IACUC meeting which is held during the last week of each month.
  • The secretary records the title and submitting faculty member(s) into the IACUC database, prepares 3 copies of the form, and distributes copies to the SDSU university veterinarian and the IACUC chairman.
  • The university vet and IACUC chairman will evaluate each proposal and determine if the proposal qualifies for exempt status (exempt projects are those which utilize agricultural animals involving normal agricultural usage, with no invasive or painful procedures other than routine venipuncture). Exempt proposals will be available for review by the full committee at the next meeting, but will only be discussed if requested by a committee member.
  • Copies of non-exempt proposals will be distributed to all of the committee members at least 5 days prior to the meeting. One committee member will be assigned to each proposal with primary responsibility for reviewing, evaluating and presenting the proposal to the group. This responsibility will rotate among the institutional committee members.
  • A quorum is needed to hold a monthly meeting.
  • Submitting faculty are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting to answer potential questions from the committee members.
  • Each non-exempt proposal will be discussed by the committee, and approval will be dependent on a majority vote. The committee can take one of three potential actions: approval of the proposal, rejection of the proposal, or approval with stated conditions.
  • Approved proposals will be assigned an IACUC number which is valid for three years.

 

Requests to Change an Approved Proposal:

  • Changes in an Approved Proposal:

• An investigator must receive permission from the SDSU-IACUC before altering any protocols in proposal approved by the committee.
• The form for requesting these changes are available at the IACUC Forms Site or from the SDSU-IACUC secretary.  The completed form should then be returned to the secretary.
• Minor changes may be approved by the University Vet and IACUC Chairman, or may be referred back to the full committee.
 

  • Changes in the Ending Date:

• An investigator may request a one-time, temporary extension for an approved proposal.  This extension cannot exceed two years after the normal termination date.
• The form for requesting an extension is available at the IACUC Forms Site or from the SDSU-IACUC secretary (see above).  This form should be completed and then returned to the secretary.
• Extensions may be approved by the University Vet and IACUC Chairman, or may be referred back to the full committee.

General Criteria Used for Evaluating Animal-Use Requests:

  • Do the procedures with animals avoid or minimize discomfort, distress and pain to animals, and are they consistent with sound research design?
  • If procedures cause more than momentary or slight pain or distress to the animals, will these procedures be performed with appropriate sedation, analgesia, or anesthesia? If not, is there a written scientific justification for not including these items in the procedures?
  • If animals must be used with procedures involving unrelieved severe or chronic pain, will the animal be painlessly sacrificed at the end of the procedure or, if appropriate, during the procedure?
  • Are the living conditions of the animals appropriate for their species and contribute to their health and comfort? Is their housing, feeding and nonmedical care directed by an animal husbandry professor and/or veterinarian experienced in the proper care, handling and use of the species being maintained or studied?
  • Is medical care for animals available and provided as necessary by a qualified veterinarian?
  • Are the personnel conducting procedures on the species being maintained or studied appropriately qualified and trained in those procedures?
  • Is the method of euthanasia used consistent with the recommendations of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Panel (unless deviation is justified for scientific reason in writing by the investigator)?

 

Other Useful Links

For more information, contact Michele Mucciante, D.V.M.

Go to ADRDL / Vet Science Homepage
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Last Update: December 29, 2008
Published by South Dakota State University
E-mail: Janice.Kampmann@sdstate.edu