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Protocol Consultation Request

 VETERINARIANS…

  • are available to discuss animal research design and procedures upon request prior to submitting your animal protocol through the CICERO Research Evaluation Portal
  • have extensive expertise in providing support for a broad range of laboratory animal-based research studies
  • can be reached by submitting a request through ASK VR on the VR website  (Training/Protocol Consultation) or by personal contact

CICERO FAQs

  1. How do I get a surgery review in CICERO?
    • If a protocol includes survival surgery (any species) or non-survival surgery with a USDA-regulated species, Vet Resources is notified that a review is required once the protocol has been submitted.  The protocol transitions to “Surgery Review” state.
  2. How do I get a VR consult for hazardous agent use in CICERO?
    • If a protocol indicating the use of hazardous agents is submitted, Vet Resources is notified that a review is required when the protocol is submitted.
    • In an amendment, the appropriate hazard being added must be selected on the Amendment Request form to notify Vet Resources that a review is required. Select Change in animal procedure (add / modify / remove), select Exogenous Substances (excluding anesthetics and analgesics). Click each hazard that is being added.
  3. How do I get a VR Rodent Breeding consult in CICERO? 
    • If a protocol indicates the use of trio or polygamous breeding, Vet Resources is notified that a review is required when the protocol is submitted.
    • In an amendment, trio or polygamous breeding must be indicated on the Amendment Request form to notify Vet Resources that a review is required. Select Change in animal procedure (add / modify / remove), select Breeding. Answer Yes to the corresponding hide/show question.
  4. How do I get a VR consult for specialized diet/water in CICERO?
    • If a protocol indicates the use of specialized diet/water, Vet Resources is notified that a review is required. No additional action is required by the research team.
    • In an amendment, specialized diet/water must be selected on the Amendment Request form to notify Vet Resources that a review is required. Select Change in animal procedure (add / modify / remove), select Specialized Diet (food or fluid).

      Animal Holding Protocol

      To place animals on the Holding Protocol managed by VR veterinarians, complete the Holding Protocol Request Form