Internal Transfer of Animals

If an investigator wishes to transfer unused animals to another investigator, the following steps must be completed:

1)      An Animal Transfer Form must be printed and filled out, signed by the Prinicipal Investigator, and brought to the DLAR main office. Hard copies of the form are also available in the DLAR office.

2)      A veterinarian will verify that the investigator receiving the animals has IACUC approval for the species to be used and the procedures to be performed.

3)      The number of transferred animals will be deducted from the number of animals approved for use by the receiving investigator.

4)      The husbandry staff will then change the cage cards and move the animals.

If animals to be transferred have previously undergone surgery or extensive procedures, please contact a DLAR veterinarian (444-2194) to discuss whether transfer of these animals to another project would be appropriate.