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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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