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How to Change an Approved Animal Use Protocol
Approved AUPs may be changed with submission of an AUP Amendment form.
Examples of amendments which might be requested include but are not limited to:
• addition of new personnel or departure of personnel from a project
• changes in animal procedures, such as anesthesia, surgical procedures, feeding, or sampling
• need for additional animals or new species
• changes to animal housing sites or procedure areas
• change in ultimate disposition of animals
• administrative changes such as a change in principal investigator, funding source, or project title
• designate personnel to act on behalf of PI to submit amendments, annual reviews, and transfers
Complete all sections of the Amendment Form, describing the exact nature of the changes requested and a justification. Be sure to include any associated information normally requested on the AUP form. For example, if you are requesting an increase in animal numbers, please provide a justification for the increase and a justification for the number of animals requested. If you are adding personnel to a project, please describe their training and experience with the procedures they will perform.
Significant changes in procedures or experimental objectives may result in a request for a new AUP.
To submit your Amendment Form, attach it to an email and send it to animalcompliance@vprmail.tamu.edu.