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8. PROBLEMS/ADVERSE EVENTS. If the status of this project is 4.A. (Active; project ongoing) or 4. B.
(Project was initiated, but is presently inactive), describe any unanticipated adverse events, morbidity or
mortality, the cause(s), if known, and how these problems were resolved. If NONE, this should be
indicated. If the status of the project is 4.C. (Inactive - never initiated) you may state N/A.
9. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL USE. Alternatives to the use of animals should be considered and used
when possible. Since the last IACUC approval:
A. Have alternatives to the use of animals become available that could be substituted to achieve your
specific project aims?
B. What sources were utilized to consider alternatives? Please provide at minimum:
1. The name of the database(s) searched:
2. The date the search was performed:
3. The period covered by the search:
4. The key words and/or the search strategy used:
10. ALTERNATIVES TO POTENTIALLY PAINFUL PROCEDURES. (Address the following if your project
involves USDA Category D or Category E.) Procedures that cause the least amount of pain or distress
to the animals should be considered and used when possible. If your project is a USDA Category C, you
may state N/A.
A. Since the last IACUC approval, have alternatives which are potentially less painful or distressful
become available that could be used to achieve your specific project aims?
B. Please provide at minimum:
1. The name of the database(s) searched:
2. The date the search was performed:
3. The period covered by the search:
4. The key words and/or the search strategy used: