The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) advises the university administration in matters dealing with animal care and use and oversees UNL’s compliance with all applicable federal, state and institutional policies, laws and regulations.

Generally, any university activity involving animals at any UNL animal facility (on campus or at any satellite facility) is monitored by the IACUC. Every six months, the IACUC evaluates facilities and programs within each university unit performing research, teaching and/or extension involving the use of animals.

Further, the IACUC reviews all protocols for the use of animals in teaching, research and extension. A project is first reviewed in its proposal stage, even before any research or other activity begins. Each approved project is re-evaluated at least annually. Criteria for approval are determined by the most current federal laws and policies.