The University of Minnesota is committed to the humane care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching. Faculty, staff, or members of the public with reason to question the treatment of animals at the University should report suspected cases of animal abuse, misuse, or mistreatment. By federal law, no facility employee, committee member, or laboratory personnel shall be discriminated against or subject to reprisal for reporting violations of regulations or standards.
Submit an Animal Welfare Concern
Report your concerns to any of the following:
- Lisa Johnson, Interim Director & Chief of Staff
- Nathan Koewler, Interim Attending Veterinarian & Assistant Director
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): 612-626-2126, iacuc@umn.edu
- Anonymous online reporting via U Report
Report an Animal Health Concern or Veterinary Emergency
To report an animal health concern, please reference the phone and pager information located next to each phone in Research Animal Resources (RAR) animal facilities.
You may also refer to the process for reporting animal health concerns.
Animal Research Ethics at the University
The University of Minnesota supports the use of animals in research projects for its crucial contribution to discoveries that improve and save lives. The U maintains the highest standards of animal care; conforms to all ethical, legal and safety regulations; and only uses animals when there is no accurate, scientifically validated alternative.