How To Order Animals

Requisitions

Depending on the funding source, the investigator must complete either a State or Research Foundation requisition. Requisition forms are available through each investigator's departmental office. The following information must be included on the form:

• IACUC protocol number

• Account number

• Investigator's signature

• Research contact person and phone number

• Specifics on the species- i.e., strain, age and/or weight, sex

The signed requisition must be brought down to the main DLAR office. The order may also be faxed (444-8843), however the original copy will be needed for the Purchasing Department.

IACUC approval

Before placing an animal order, the Business Office must verify that the investigator's IACUC protocol is current and that the order does not exceed the approved animal allotment. Orders will not be placed if the protocol has expired or if the order exceeds the number of animals approved. In the event this occurs, the Business Office will notify the research contact person. The investigator must then contact the Office of Research Compliance (444-9036) regarding the status of his/her protocol. The order will be placed once the Business Office receives either verbal or written protocol approval from the Office of Research Compliance.