The following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are relevant to all researchers conducting animal research in Johns Hopkins University facilities.
JHU researchers conducting animal research must also follow all Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) Guidelines.
General Procedures
- GP-2 Rodent Transfers
- GP-4 ABSL-2 Identification Cards and Procedures
- GP-7 Procurement of New and Non-Traditional Animal Species
- GP-8 Use of E-Collars
- GP-12 Disaster Response Plan
- GP-14 Photography
- GP-15 Conduct of Special Treatments or Procedures (SToP) for Rodents
- GP-16 Animal Facility Access
Husbandry Management
- HM-7 Procedures for Working with Microisolator Cages
- HM-8 Overcrowded Cage Policy
- HM-28 Downtown Large Animal Enrichment
- HM-43 Guidelines for Research Animal Housing in Satellite Facilities and Satellite Facility Checklist
- HM-43A Satellite Housing Guidelines and Standards for Aquatic Species
- HM-43B Satellite Housing Room Checklist
- HM-44 Hand Cleaning and Sanitization of Cages
- HM-46 Rodent Live Traps
- HM-64 Rat Cage Density
- HM-67 Rodent Escape
- HM-72 Rodent Enrichment
Experiment Procedures
- EP-1 Rodent Analgesia Guidelines
- EP-2 MPTP Protocol
- EP-4 Rodent Decapitation Guidelines
- EP-5 Acclimation Period Guidelines for Laboratory Animals
Veterinary Care
- VC-1 Large Animal Clinical Call Submissions
- VC-2 Rodent Clinical Call Submissions
- VC-5 Ensuring Appropriate Training of New Investigators Conducting Surgical Procedures on USDA-Covered Species
- VC-10 Guidelines on Handling, Use, Storage and Disposal of Drugs for Animal Use