DG101- DLAM Guideline Medical records retention -USDA Covered Species

Medical records include, but are not limited to:

• Species, weight, gender, identification, PI, and IACUC protocol number
• Individual Clinical Animal Health Record form
• Lab results and surgical/anesthesia
• Procedural and post-op records
• Vaccination records
• Any documentation provided by the vendor
• Behavioral notes

Medical records:

1. For live animals are transferred to an active IACUC protocol when the protocol closes or expires.
2. Are transported from temporary record locations to DLAM’s central record storage, located in CHS 1st floor Vet Suite.
3. Are destroyed three years following the IACUC protocol closure or renewal date when animals are no longer alive.

Destroy Records at least once annually as follows: