AVAVMO Meeting and General Issues Update
The AVAVMO Meeting held during the AALAS National Meeting covered various topics such as animal research issues, understanding ACORP Appendix 9, and updates on using agency-wide contracts for purchasing Harlan feed and bedding. Other discussions included sharing contract language for animal facility purchases and the development of the RAMS software. Important updates on mandatory web-based training requirements and the utilization of vendor Class J&A for specific products were also shared.
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AVAVMO Meeting, 11/3/15 AALAS National Meeting, Phoenix, AZ Encanta B Room, Sheraton Hotel
Agenda General VA animal research issues, Mike Fallon Understanding ACORP Appendix 9 (Guide Departures), Joan Richerson Clarification of who can serve as the non- scientific member (NSM) and non-affiliated member (NAM) on VA IACUCs Other questions and discussion
General Issues Transitions Sharing contract language for animal facility purchases Use of agency contract to purchase Harlan food and bedding, and class J&A for other vendors Dr. MA McCracken will be assisting with semi-annual IACUC reviews by our office Mandatory web-based training will be required every 3 years instead of every 2 years, effective February, 2016 ShEEP and LAMb programs Research Administration and Management System ( RAMS ) software development
Purchasing Harlan Feed/Bedding VA now has an agency-wide contract for purchasing Harlan feed and bedding. Instructions on how to utilize this contract are found on the ORD animal research website, at: Http://www.research.va.gov/programs/animal_research/ Please begin using this contract instead of any local contracts, or the contract may be lost.
Purina LabDiet and others A Class J&A for Purina LabDiet, Bio-Serve, or Dyets, Incorporated (for The Andersons, NEPCO, PJ Murphy, Shepherd Specialty Papers, Biofresh, and Ancare products) is available as well. No contract was set up with these vendors, but the Class J&A will help justify purchases using these vendors.
