Facility Inspections

Audience: The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff and others involved in animal programs.

Speakers: Dawn O'Connor and William Greer, University of Michigan

Topic: Does your IACUC know what to look for during a facility inspection and which facilities they need to inspect? Are they able to assess animal welfare issues and health concerns? In this webinar, Dawn O'Connor and Bill Greer from the University of Michigan will share their experiences on how to perform effective, efficient, and compliant facility inspections.

Note: While this information was accurate at the time presented, policies and procedures change over time. Past webinars may not contain the most current guidance. Please note, do not rely on webinars and associated materials as definitive compliance guidance for your specific situation. For compliance questions, please contact OLAW directly.

Update March 2024: USDA has provided updates to semiannual inspection requirements for USDA-covered species. Updates can be found in NOT-OD-24-075 and NOT-OD-24-076, which are available on the OLAW website at https://olaw.nih.gov/guidance/notices.htm