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Animal Use Protocols

Anyone who wishes to use live animals in research or teaching at Western and its affiliates must submit an animal use protocol (AUP) to Western's Animal Care Committee (ACC) via the online Cayuse Animal Oversight system.

Contact acc@uwo.ca if you are a new, eligible candidate to receive instructions on the process for submitting an AUP.

System Access Requirements

Cayuse system access is limited to principal investigators, personnel identified within their AUP, ACC reviewers and institutional support roles associated with the Animal Ethics and Care Program.

For Western users, visit the Cayuse login page.
For current users from affiliated institutions, use the link in the sign-up email sent.

Form Submission Requirements

The AUP Form Review Processes for Principal Investigators is a quick reference identifying:

Requirements by type of form: full, AUP modifications (major, minor), annual renewal
Overall review and approval process
AUP preparations and submission tips

AUP Facilitations

Before submitting an AUP at Western, please contact acc@uwo.ca to request an AUP facilitation. Benefits of undergoing an online AUP Facilitation include:

Dedicated time with an ACC Coordinator/Officer with experience in understanding ACC reviewer expectations and form-related contents;
Dedicated time with other expert support personnel:
- An institutional veterinarian with expertise in animal care and welfare who can provide guidance on animal-related procedures, monitoring, and interventions.
- The animal research safety consultant with expertise in both animal-based science and human safety who can facilitate associated Western-specific OHS processes.
- The laboratory animal facility supervisor with expertise in animal husbandry operations and knowledge re. facility-level housing and use locations; and
Proactive AUP refinement that contributes to more efficient and effective reviews by the ACC.

Related AUP Policies

Animal Use Protocols - POL-002-A - Full AUP scope, review & approval determination, post-approval requirements, AUP transfers, AUP reporting
Annual Renewals - POL-002-B - Scope, submission requirements, review & approval determination
AUP Modifications - POL-002-C - Scope, Modification Types (Major, Minor), review & approval determination
Pilot Studies - POL-002-D - Pilot determination, Pilot AUP development, requirements for undertaking a Pilot Study (pre, during, post)
Breeding AUPs - POL-002-E - Stock breeding vs. Experimental AUP criteria

Contact Us

If you have any questions about animal use protocols or the animal use protocol review process, email acc@uwo.ca.