Welcome to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

The University of Montana Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is required by law to provide oversight for all animal care and use activity at The University of Montana (UM). Care and use of animals for teaching or research purposes are the most common activities. The Department of Lab Animal Resources (LAR) provides the necessary services and information for proper, humane care and use of animals whether for wildlife studies, biomedical research, instructional purposes or other venues. Please contact LAR first if you plan to use animals for any purpose related to University of Montana functions or activities.

Kathryn Mariucci
Coordinator, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
(406) 243-6395

Mary Ann McCrackin, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Director, Attending Veterinarian, Department of Laboratory Animal Resources
(406) 243-6344

Animal Use Protocol Application

Use these links to apply for a UM animal use protocol (AUP). All care and use of animals related to UM functions or activities requires prior acquisition of an IACUC-approved AUP. These links contain the proper forms, instructions and information to acquire an IACUC-approved AUP.

Have you contacted LAR? Please do so before submitting your AUP application.

• AUP application & supplemental sections

Occupational Safety & Health

If you are visiting LAR or work on the premises you should know about potential exposure to hazards and risks associated with the facilities and you should participate in the IACUC Occupational Safety & Health (OS&H) program. Select the site where you will be visiting for OS&H information:

• The Skaggs Building
• The Health Sciences Building
• If you are an employee or animal user