Animal Care
The Office of Research provides oversight for the use and care of animals in research at UC Davis. Led by the Campus Attending Veterinarian, this division is organized into the following three units. While each serve a unique purpose, together they ensure the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching at UC Davis.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees the university’s animal care and use program and is responsible for reviewing all animal use protocols and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
The Campus Attending Veterinarian (CVS) is responsible for ensuring that adequate and humane veterinary care is provided to the research and teaching animals at UC Davis
Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS) is the main animal care unit that provides daily care and oversight of animals used in teaching and research
View our list of in-person and online training opportunities related to animal care, protocols and regulatory requirements.
Our Vision
Ensuring people and animals live healthier lives through the judicious, respectful use of animal models.
Our Mission
Foster a culture of excellence by providing the highest standard of care for our research and teaching animals while providing exemplary support to our investigators, staff and students working with those animals.
Accreditation and Oversight
Animal care at UC Davis is regulated by several independent resources:
- AAALAC Accredited Since 1966 #000029 Accreditation Letter
- PHS Animal Assurance D16-00272 # (A3433-01) Valid Until March 31, 2027
- USDA Registration #93-R-0433
Benefits and Regulations
An overview of the benefits and regulations of research involving animals can be found here.
Openness
We believe in openness related to the quality of care we provide and are voluntarily posting our inspection reports here.
