Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) ensures that all vertebrate animals and cephalopods involved in teaching or research under the direction of Washington State University receive ethical and humane care and treatment. Washington State University is an AAALAC accredited institution (Unit number: 000480) that operates under the USDA Registration 91-R-0002 and PHS Assurance D16-00303 (A3485-01).
News & events
Important AWP Office Information
As of this time, the AWP Office is working a hybrid schedule and there may be days where staff are working remotely instead of on campus. Currently, the best way to reach us is by emailing our group email at iacuc@wsu.edu. For additional contact information, please visit our contacts page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. In the event of an animal emergency, please contact the OCV emergency line at 509-330-1871.
March 2026 Updates
Updated: Policy 31 – Occupational Safety Requirements and Guidelines for the Use of Volatile Liquid Anesthetics
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy 24 – Determination and Approval of Amendments to Animal Activities Previously Approved by the IACUC
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
February 2026 Updates
NEW SOP: SOP #17: Minimum Standards for Swine Husbandry (AWA-Covered)
The new SOP is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
January 2026 Updates
Updated: SOP #1: Preparation & Administration of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Rodents
The updated SOP is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy #29: Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Substances
The updated policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy #30: Environmental Enrichment at WSU
The updated policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Guideline #8: Tumor Burden
The updated guideline is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy #8: Humane Endpoints
The updated policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: SOP #15: Guillotine Maintenance and Use
The updated SOP is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
December 2025 Updates
Updated: Guideline #7: Using Novel Substances in Animals
The updated Guideline is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy 26 – Holding Protocol Policy and Use of Holding Protocol
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
November 2025 Updates
Updated: Policy 23 – The Use of Mouse Ascites in the Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy 16 – Antibody Production in Research and Teaching Animals
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Updated: Policy 2 – Protocol and Amendment Review
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page
Non-Animal Emergencies
Please call 911
Animal Emergencies
Please call the Office of the Campus Vet at 509-330-1871
Animal Welfare Concern
If you suspect research/teaching animal misuse or noncompliance with federal regulations/campus policies, please report to:
• The IACUC at iacuc@wsu.edu,
• OR Compliance Hotline at (509) 335-1289, or.hotline@wsu.edu,
• Additional reporting options, forms and can be found at https://iacuc.wsu.edu/report-notify/