Nonstandard Feeding and Watering

1. Nonstandard Feeding and Watering

2. What is nonstandard feeding/watering? Any deviation from standard feeding/watering provided by LAF care staff. Examples: • Experimental drug delivered through food or water. • Feeding high fat or hi/low salt diet. • Restriction of fluid intake.

3. INVESTIGATOR WILL FEED / WATER • The LAF provides cards to mark cages receiving nonstandard feeding/watering. • LAF staff WILL NOT feed/water cages marked. • If you no longer need nonstandard feeding/watering, remove the card.

4. DOCUMENTATION Regardless of Standard or Nonstandard, feeding and watering MUST BE DOCUMENTED!

5. DOCUMENTATION • When an investigator initiates a “WILL FEED” or “WILL WATER” card, it is the responsibility of the investigative staff to document feeding/watering.

6. Where do you document? • Document directly on the “WILL FEED” or “WILL WATER” card. • Monthly grid is provided on card. Initial and note whether feed/water is checked ( ) or added (+).

8. Example

9. To document training, please complete a Training Documentation form and return it to the IACUC office or the LAF office.

10. If you have any additional questions, please contact the LAF, x4-1385.Thank you.