Office of the Attending Veterinarian
What We Do
The Office of the Attending Veterinarian supports the University community’s legal and ethical responsibility to use animals in ways that are scientifically, medically and humanely appropriate. The OAV provides oversight, guidance, support and assistance to members of the University community in support of their appropriate use of vertebrate animals in research, teaching and testing.
Accreditation and Assurances
PHS assurance number D16-00217 (A3336-01)
USDA number 61-R-0002
AAALAC, Intl. Unit # 13 DLAR, most recent accreditation date: November 18, 2024
Report Animal Concerns
Any person who witnesses or suspects misuse of animals in UK research or teaching is encouraged to report their concern to 1-859-257-8295. No adverse action will be taken against anyone making a report. You are NOT required to give your name.
Statistical Consultants
The Applied Statistics Laboratory (ASL) exists to build collaborative bridges between statisticians and other investigators. ASL stands ready to assist the researcher in justifying the numbers to assure statistical validity.
Database Literature Searches using Search Hedges
UK Librarians have crafted and refined search hedges which can be used when performing your unnecessary duplication and alternatives searches. Those resources and more can be found all in one place (libguides.uky.edu/IACUC) and librarians are available to help you with database searches.
Contact Librarians directly at IACUCLibrarian@l.uky.edu