University of North Texas 
IACUC Procedures
Individuals involved in the use of animals for teaching and/or research at the University of North Texas are required to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as University of North Texas policies and procedures governing the humane care and use of animals. The standard operating procedures and guidance documents provided on this page are intended to assist personnel in meeting these requirements.
Featured Resource
UNT IACUC Principal Investigator Handbook
This handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for investigators and research personnel, covering protocol development, training requirements, post-approval responsibilities, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
- SOP 01.01.01, Governing Principles
- SOP 01.02.01, IACUC Roles and Responsibilities
- SOP 01.03.01, IACUC Membership Training
- SOP 01.04.01, Personnel Training
- SOP 01.05.01, Occupational Health and Safety for Animal Workers
- SOP 01.07.01, AUP Approval Methods
- SOP 01.08.01, Protocol and Grant Congruence Verification
- SOP 01.09.01, Amendments to Approved Protocols
- SOP 01.10.01, Annual Review of Approved Protocols
- SOP 01.11.01, Final Reporting of Approved Protocols
- SOP 01.12.01, Institution Collaborations and Unaffiliated Researchers
- SOP 01.13.01, Full Committee Meeting Procedures
- SOP 01.14.00, Program Reviews and Facility Inspections
- SOP 01.15.00, Post Approval Monitoring Methods
- SOP 01.16.00, Reporting and Investigating Non-Compliance
- SOP 02.01.00, IACUC Animal Ordering and Procurement
- SOP 02.02.00, Animal Quarantine and Acclimation Periods
- SOP 02.03.00, Veterinary Care
- SOP 02.04.00, Emergency and Disaster Plans
- SOP 02.05.00, Animal Numbering and Identification
- SOP 02.06.00, Animal Transport Requirements
- SOP 02.07.00, Animal Transfers Between Approved Protocols
- SOP 02.08.00, Standards for Sanitation and Disinfection for Facilities
- SOP 02.09.00, Standards for Animal Enrichment
- SOP 02.10.00, Minimum Housing Requirements for Breeding Requirements
- SOP 02.11.00, Humane Endpoints and Methods of Euthanasia
- SOP 02.12.00, Assessment and Treatment of Pain, Distress, and Illness
- SOP 02.13.00, Reporting of Adverse and Unanticipated Events
- SOP 02.14.00, Tumor Burden Guidelines - Appendices
- SOP 02.15.00, Anesthetic and Research Equipment Maintenance
- SOP 02.16.00, Standards for Analgesia
- SOP 02.17.00, Standards for Anesthesia
- SOP 02.18.00, Use of Controlled Substances
- SOP 02.19.00, Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds
- SOP 02.20.00, Use of Expired Materials in Animal Research
- SOP 02.21.00, Routes of Administration
- SOP 02.22.00, Blood Collection in Research Animals
- SOP 02.23.00, Use of Hazardous Materials in Animal Research
- SOP 02.26.00, Pre- and Post-Operative Care in Research Animals
- SOP 02.27.00, Physical Restraint Procedures
- SOP 02.28.00, Required Record Keeping
- SOP 02.29.00, Animal Bite/Scratch Incident Reporting
- SOP 02.30.00, Use of MS-222 in Aquatic Animals
- SOP 02.31.00, Use of Paraformaldehyde in Animals
- SOP 02.32.00, Use of Urethane in Rodents
- SOP 02.33.00, Personal Protective Equipment in Animal Research
- SOP 02.34.00, Guillotine Use and Maintenance
- SOP 03.01.00, Field Research and Observational Field Studies
- SOP 03.02.00, Field Research Risk Assessments
- SOP 03.03.00, Field Research Permits
- SOP 04.01.00, Animal Tissue Protocol Submission
- SOP 04.02.00, Animal Tissue Sourcing