Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) ensures that all vertebrate animals involved in teaching or research at Washington State University receive ethical and humane care and treatment.
News & events
Important AWP Office Information
As of this time, the staff of the AWP Office are working a hybrid schedule and there may be days where staff are working remotely instead of on campus. Currently, the best way to reach us is by emailing our group email at iacuc@wsu.edu. For additional contact information, please visit our contacts page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. In the event of an animal emergency, please contact the OCV emergency line at 509-330-1871 (Pullman), 509-592-6884 (Spokane), or (509) 330-1871 (Other Locations).
For more information on COVID-19, please visit WSU’s COVID-19 Update Page and the CDC Page for COVID-19.
January 2022 Updates
Updated – Policy #2: Protocol and Amendment Review
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
Updated – Policy #21: Tissue Use
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
December 2021 Updates
New – Guideline #13: Proper Attire and Personal Protective Equipment in Animal Facilities
The new guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
New – Guideline #4: Animal Feed and Feed Storage
The new guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
November 2021 Updates
Updated – Policy #6: Aseptic and Perioperative Surgical Techniques
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
New – Policy #39: Mouse Colony Maintenance
The new policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
October 2021 Updates
New – SOP #15: Guillotine Maintenance and Use
The new SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
September 2021 Updates
Updated – Guideline #12: Compounding Drugs and Chemicals
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
Updated – SOP #10: Oral Gavage in Mice and Rats
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
Updated – SOP #12: Effects of Low Humidity and Treatment of Ringtail in Rodents
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
August 2021 Updates
Updated – SOP #2: Tissue Sampling of Rodents and Other Species
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
Updated – SOP #13: Minimum Standards for Fish Husbandry
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
New – Policy #38: Occupational Health and Safety for Individuals with Animal Contact
The new policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
Updated – SOP #5: Monitoring Sanitation Practices
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
Updated – Guideline #9: Blood Collection
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
July 2021 Updates
Updated – Policy #34: IACUC Semiannual Inspections and Program Review
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
Updated – Guideline #11: IACUC SOP for Hazardous Agents
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
Updated – Policy #30: Environmental Enrichment at WSU
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
Updated – Guideline #6: Veterinary Pool and Veterinary Technician Pool
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
Updated – SOP #7: Large Animal Branding, Ear Tagging and Microchip Implanting
The updated SOP is now available on the SOPs page under Resources.
Updated – Policy #12: Acclimation and Stabilization of Animals Used for Research or Teaching
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
June 2021 Updates
Updated – Policy #31: Occupational Safety Requirements and Guidelines for the Use of Volatile Liquid Anesthetics
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
May 2021 Updates
Updated – Guideline #5: Rationale for Animal Numbers in Protocols
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
Updated – Guideline #3: Pain and Distress Categorization of Animal Subjects in Research and Teaching
The updated guideline is now available on the Guidelines page under Resources.
April 2021 Updates
Updated – Policy #14: WSU Animal Colony Health Surveillance and Quarantine Program
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources. A non-commercial animal source ordering guide has also been added as a policy attachment.
Updated – Policy #22: Principal Investigator on IACUC Protocol
The updated policy is now available on the Policies page under Resources.
Non-Animal Emergencies
Please call 911
Animal Emergencies
Please call the Office of the Campus Vet:
Pullman: (509) 330-1871
Spokane: (509) 592-6884
All Other Campuses/Locations: (509) 330-1871
Compliance Hotline
If you suspect that a research program is not treating animals in compliance with ethical, humane standards, immediately call or email the compliance hotline:
(509) 335-1289