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Navigator Newsletter-March 2021

DCM Shared Rodent Service

It’s back and easier than ever! Ready to advertise a strain of mice or rat that could help out another PI? Looking for a strain that another PI may be able to provide?

Access the forums on the DCM website to get started!

Correct transfer procedures need to be followed, if you find a match. We have instructions for how to perform an Intra-UW transfer. We have how-to Reference guides for many DCM related processes!


Weaning and Sexing

Are you ramping up your mouse breeding?
Has it been a while since you had to wean mice? Are you a little out of practice identifying male and female mice?

Well, we have a great new 12-minute lesson for Weaning and Sexing rodents, so check it out.

We have listened to your feedback. This lesson uses a human narrator.


DCM Vet Services

DCM Vet Services is here to help you. If you have concerns about the health of your animals or have unexpected outcomes in your studies, please contact Vet Services.


Tips for completing the Animal Use Medical Screening form

Provides helpful tips for speeding up the animal health screening process.


New University policy to support laboratory safety

This article announces the new Administrative Policy Statement (APS) 12.7 that establishes university requirements for oversight of chemical and physical safety in research and academic environments.

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