On rare occasions and despite our best efforts, UW-Madison is cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for events or conditions related to the care and welfare of animals used in research. This page links to specific citations received by the university as well as detailed explanations. For more information about these or other perceived animal care and use issues, contact Michelle Ciucci, faculty director of the UW–Madison Animal Program.
Sept. 27, 2023: Settlement with USDA.
March 28, 2023: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
May 16, 2022: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
Aug. 24, 2021: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
Aug. 24, 2021: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
April 15, 2020: Settlement with USDA.
Dec. 10, 2019: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
July 9, 2019: Inspection report: Miscellaneous.
March 26, 2019: Inspection report: No non-compliant items.
Aug. 14, 2018: Inspection report: No non-compliant items
June 12, 2018: Inspection report: Miscellaneous
Nov. 14, 2017: Inspection report: No non-compliant items
April 26, 2016: Inspection report: Facilities and attending veterinarian and veterinary care
Jan. 5, 2016: Inspection report: Watering and miscellaneous
April 2, 2015: Inspection report: Animal welfare (no non-compliant items)
Aug. 25, 2014: Inspection report: Research review process (no non-compliant items)
July 15, 2014: Inspection report: Personnel, housing and miscellaneous
Aug. 27, 2013: Inspection report: Animal welfare (no non-compliant items)
Dec. 13, 2012: Inspection report: Thermal injury