If there is any question, report the animal to the veterinary staff immediately. The animals will be removed and disposed of according to specific protocols written by the responsible investigator and approved by Campus Environmental Health and Safety staff. Animals containing radioactive substances that are found dead must be bagged and specifically identified with appropriate labels and specific instructions provided to the personnel responsible for their disposal and stored in the cold room. Animals containing radioactive isotopes must be handled as specified by Campus Environmental Health and Safety staff. A protocol for handling these carcasses will be provided by the responsible investigator.
All carcasses are to be incinerated.