SVSU IACUC Reviewer’s Comments
For Research Protocols

These comments are meant to inform investigators about the areas in which additional clarification or material may be required to be presented in  the Protocol and/or Protocol Certification

Research Protocol Number:      

1)	Are the assurances adequately made that procedures involving animals will avoid or minimize discomfort, distress and pain to the animals?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

2)	Have the alternatives that may reduce or omit animal use, and alternatives to any procedures that may cause more than momentary pain or distress to the animals been adequately reviewed and considered?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

3)	Have assurances been adequately made about the assurance that the activities do not unnecessarily duplicate previous experiments?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

4)	Have any procedures that cause more than momentary or slight pain or distress been adequately outlined as asked for in Protocol Certification questions 4a, 4b, and 4c?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

5)	Has it been assured that animals would otherwise experience severe or chronic pain or distress that cannot be relieved will be painlessly euthanized at the end of the procedure or, if appropriate, during the procedure?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

6)	Has it been assured that the living conditions for the animals will be appropriate for their species in accordance with the regulations and will contribute to their health and comfort?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

7)	Has it been assured that medical care for animals will be available and provided as necessary by a qualified veterinarian?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

8)	Has it been assured that personnel conducting procedures on the species being maintained or studied will be appropriately qualified and trained in those procedures?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

9)	Has it been assured that activities that involve surgery include appropriate prevision for pre-operative and post-operative care of the animals in accordance established veterinary practices and applicable regulations?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

10)	Has it been assured that the operative procedures described in Protocol Certification questions 10a and 10b have been adequately outlined?
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

11)	Has it been assured that the euthanasia methods as outlined in Protocol Certification questions 11a and 11b have been adequately outlined? 
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

12)	Is the copy of the protocol adequately outlined? 
a)	 YES
b)	 NO: information is inadequate because      
c)	Additional Comments:      

In this reviewer’s opinion, this project is ready to be approved:
 Agree
 Disagree
Reviewer’s name: