Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)

Animal Care Facilities
The research compliance website, www.ohiou.edu/research/compliance, contains important information for investigators wishing to use the animal facilities. All vertebrate animals must be housed within the animal care facilities unless a specific exception has been granted by the IACUC. To house animals within the animal facilities, the investigator must apply to the IACUC for approval to conduct the work and also contact LAR to determine availability of space for the project. OHIO animal facilities do not contain centralized support services such as surgical assistance, but individual assistance with many procedures may be obtained by contacting LAR.

DON'T FORGET: All vertebrate animals must be housed within the animal care facilities unless a specific exception has been granted by the IACUC.

Animal Care Per Diems
Investigators are charged for the care of all animals housed at OHIO and an account number must be supplied for animals to be housed. Account number(s) to which per diems will be charged are asked for when animals are ordered. New investigators may use start up accounts if they are not transferring grants to OHIO. Animals granted exceptions by the IACUC to be housed and cared for in investigator laborato ries are also charged a per diem and LAR will check on them each day to assure standardized care. Current per diem rates are available on the compliance website. These applications for interim coverage are subject to available funds and may not always be accessible.

TIP: Investigators temporarily without funding, such as investigators between grants, may apply to the Vice President for Research for coverage of their per diems for a limited time.

Animal Purchases
All animals must be ordered through LAR. An account number(s) is asked for when orders are placed. Receipt of animals is through the LAR office, unless a specific exception has been granted.

DON'T FORGET: All animals must be ordered through LAR.

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