Reportable Event

Any event not consistent with routine expected outcomes that results in unexpected animal welfare issues (death, disease, distress) must be reported to the IACUC and Attending Veterinarian.

Examples of events that MUST be reported include, but are not limited to the following:

• Animal death or illness from spontaneous disease not related to activities approved in the protocol.
• Unexpected animal death or injuries related to approved animal activities (i.e., allergic reactions, broken limbs, complications during or recovering from surgery, sudden death).
• Unexpected death(s) that exceeds the number of deaths over what was stated in the approved protocol.
• Death due to equipment failure (e.g., HVAC failure, loss of electrical power) or natural disaster. 
• Conduct of animal-related activities without appropriate IACUC review and approval (e.g., protocol deviation).

It is appropriate to seek assistance from the Attending Veterinarian, as they can assist in assessing situations, seeking resolutions, and helping with the report.

Attending Veterinarian consultation MUST occur when pain or distress is beyond the level anticipated in the protocol description or when interventional control (such as analgesics) is not possible.