Issue 7 - November 2025
Implementing SOP.ACC.818 Asepsis for Rodent Survival Surgery
The Animal Care Committee invites all research personnel and facility staff to attend an upcoming Lunch & Learn focused on the implementation of SOP.ACC.818 – Asepsis for Rodent Survival Surgery.
The session, led by ACS veterinarians, will start with an overview of the SOP, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, and share experiences. Several research groups have identified challenges in meeting the updated requirements, and this session is intended to support implementation by researchers.
Issue 6 - September 2025
Scientific Merit Review: Administration Moving to Animal Care Services
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Issue 5 - July 2025
Animal Care Services Staff Updates
In this issue, we share updates from the CCAC National Workshop and CALAS Symposium, highlight new and ongoing training opportunities, and outline upcoming changes to the Animal Use Protocol process. We also provide staffing updates within ACS, including leadership transitions and temporary coverage. As always, we encourage researchers to make use of the support resources available and thank you for your continued cooperation.
Issue 4 - March 2025
Transition to a New AUP System Indefinitely Paused
With the first newsletter of the new year, we want to take a moment to thank our research and animal care community for your unwavering dedication and hard work. The care and attention you give to the animals is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in fostering a culture of compassion at UofG. We look forward to continued collaboration in 2025, supporting your animal-based research while enhancing the well-being of the animals you work with.
Issue 3 - February 2025
Happy New Year from Animal Care Services
With the first newsletter of the new year, we want to take a moment to thank our research and animal care community for your unwavering dedication and hard work. The care and attention you give to the animals is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in fostering a culture of compassion at UofG. We look forward to continued collaboration in 2025, supporting your animal-based research while enhancing the well-being of the animals you work with.
Issue 2 - December 2024
Share and Subscribe
We thank our community for reading and sharing the first issue of the Animal Care Community Newsletter. We ask all investigators, educators, and facility managers to continue to share the newsletter with their staff and students. Those who wish to subscribe to the newsletter can submit their names to acc@uoguelph.ca and we will add them to the list.
Issue 1 - October 2024
Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of our Animal Care Community Newsletter. In each bi-monthly issue you will find updates from Animal Care Services, the Animal Care Committee, and stories from within our community. Our mission is to foster communication amongst those of us who use and work with animals in science at our institution. If you have any questions about the content of this newsletter or wish to contribute to our community spotlight please contact us at acc@uoguelph.ca.