Service & Support

Animal Procurement and Maintenance
Laboratory animals are procured from pre-approved sources of specific pathogen free animals [Animal Order Form]. Other sources of animals may be used if required for a specific project. Trained and experienced animal care staff provide seven day a week animal care and husbandry. Animals are maintained in accordance with animal welfare regulations and federal guidelines.

Animal Care and Health Surveillance
Licensed veterinary technicians and laboratory animal care technicians with training and experience in the husbandry and behavior of laboratory animal species provide at least daily animal care and health surveillance under the direction of a laboratory animal veterinarian.

Technical Services
Technical support services include; blood collection, veterinary care, euthanasia, and sample collection. Research Services staff will also provide training to research staff and students on species specific handling and technical procedures.

Surgical Services
Research Services maintains a fully equipped aseptic surgical facility and provides certified veterinary technicians trained in anesthesia, surgical assistance and post operative care of laboratory animal species. Veterinary staff are available for consultation and provision of surgical services.

Service Request Procedures
Investigators may complete a Service Request Form for any of the above services. Service Requests should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to allow for scheduling technician time and facility use. Requests for surgical services and other services that require more than one hour of technician time may require more advance notice.

Animal Care Rates
Research investigators are encouraged to obtain project cost analysis from Research Services prior to submitting proposals for funding. This will ensure that all costs associated with an animal research project have been identified. (Rates for Animal Care and Research Support)