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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at West Texas A&M University is a standing committee appointed by the Dean of Graduate School and Research consisting of the following representation:

  • Veterinarian
  • Representatives unaffiliated with the University (2 members)
  • Representative from a non-science discipline (1 member)
  • Representatives from sciences disciplines (4 members). All members in this category must have experience in animal research.
    • 3 from Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences
    • 1 from Behavioral Sciences
  • Dean of the Graduate School and Research (ex-officio)

IACUC is charged with the review, approval, and continued follow-up of non-agricultural university research to insure compliance with Animal Care and Use standards and regulations.