As required for enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, veterinary medical officers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regularly conduct unannounced inspections of facilities that house animals for research. In February 2025, USDA inspectors conducted a review of animals, facilities and associated records across the UW–Madison campus.
After completing their review, USDA inspectors issued three citations. In each case, according to USDA’s inspection report, UW–Madison’s teams of specialized veterinarians and animal care staff discovered and reported the incidents to federal agencies and appropriate oversight committees and had already taken corrective actions in an effort to prevent future occurrences.
View the inspection report. (PDF)