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Each row in the table below shows a version of the set of forms used for reporting on the Semiannual Evaluations performed by VA IACUCs. Please be sure to use the current version of the forms for each Semiannual Evaluation; for each report, complete all four of the documents, which are available via the links in first row of the table.
Version Date |
Form |
Comments |
Status |
2/28/2013 2/28/2013 2/28/2013 2/28/2013 |
VA Semiannual Evaluation of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program and Facilities Part 1 – Checklist (Section A) Part 1 – Checklist (Section B) |
Minor update with clarifications and corrections |
Current version now required |
5/10/2012 5/10/2012 5/10/2012 |
VA Semiannual Evaluation of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program and Facilities Part 1 – Checklist (Sections A and B) Part 2 – Table of Deficiencies and Departures Part 3 – Post-Review Documentation |
Major update to incorporate the provisions of the 8th edition of the Guide and document "departures" |
May be used for evaluations completed before 9/30/2013 |
April 2011 April 2011 April 2011 |
VA IACUC Semi-Annual Self-Review Forms Form 1. Checklist (Parts A and B) Form 2. Table of Program and Facility Deficiencies Form 3. Post Review Documentation |
Includes new features in response to review of VA animal programs by OIG (e.g., table of work orders) |
No longer in use, as of 11/30/2012 |
February 2011 February 2011 February 2011 |
VA IACUC Semi-Annual Self-Review Forms Form 1. Checklist (Parts A and B) Form 2. Table of Program and Facilities Deficiencies Form 3. Post-Review Documentation |
Interim update |
No longer in use, as of 10/31/2011 |
October 2005 October 2005 October 2004 |
VA IACUC Semi-Annual Self-Review Forms Form 1. Checklist (Parts A and B) Form 2. Table of Program and Facilities Deficiencies Form 3. Post-Review Documentation |
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No longer in use, as of 8/31/2011 |
Each row in the table below shows a version of the ACORP used for documenting protocols for review by the IACUC. Please be sure to use the current version for any work that will be reviewed by the IACUC for submission in support of an application for VA funding. For each protocol, complete the Main Body and all applicable Appendices; the forms and instructions are available via the links in the first row of the table.
Version Number |
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Comments |
Status |
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Animal Component of Research Protocol (ACORP)
Main Body
Appendix 1
– Additional Local Information Appendix 2
– Antibody Production
Appendix 3
– Biosafety
Appendix 4
-- Ante-mortem Specimen Collection
Appendix 5
– Surgery
Appendix 6
– Special Husbandry and Procedures
Appendix 7
– Use of Patient Care Equipment or Areas for Animal Studies
Appendix 8
– Use of Explosive Agent(s) within the VMU or in Animals
Appendix 9
– Departures from "Must" and "Should" Standards in the Guide
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Major update from Version 3 Separate expanded instructions – with references and examples |
Current version (originally released 1/26/13, updated to correct broken links 1/15/21) now required for any protocol submitted to the IACUC for initial or triennial review. |
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3 |
Animal Component of Research Protocol (ACORP) Appendix 1 – Use of a Non-VA Facility to House Animals Purchased with VA or VA Research and Education Corporation Funds Appendix 2 – Antibody Production Appendix 3 – Test Substances Appendix 4 -- Antemortem Specimen Collection Appendix 5 – Surgery Appendix 6 – Special Husbandry and Procedures Appendix 7 – Request to Use Patient Care Procedural Areas for Animal Studies Appendix 8 – Request to Use of Explosive Agent in the Animal Facility or in Animals Appendix 9 – Additional Local Information |
Major update from version 2/2a |
May be used for protocols submitted to the IACUC before 2/1/14 |
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2a |
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No longer in use, as of 1/1/2005 |
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2 |
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No longer in use, as of 1/1/2005 |
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