Web page compiled by Dr. Peter Autenried
Copyright © 2002 UConn Health Center. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/07/2007
How do I complete and submit an Application for Animal Care and Use?
What if I need to modify my approved Application?
How do I order animals for my project?
How much does CLAC charge for animal care and other services?
How does bill animal care charges?How can I get anesthetics, analgesics and other drugs for use with my animals?
What do I need to do if my proposed project involves the use of radioisotopes or other potentially hazardous substances?Can I use an expired drug on an animal for a non-survival procedure?
How do I get an application for the use of animals in research?How long does it take to get approval?
What do I need to do when I hire a new team member or bring in a volunteer?Is there some kind of health program for my staff if they work with animals?
If someone in my lab is bitten or scratched by an animal, do I need to report it?What if our lab needs to work after regular hours or on weekends?
How do I go about getting my lab members trained?If I'm the PI do I need the training even if I have 20 years experience?
Is it possible to get technical help for procedures I don't feel comfortable with?How do I arrange to have my animals get a special diet?
How much advanced notice do I need to give CLAC if I need assistance or need to have an animal fasted for surgery?Who is responsible for the care of my animals after they have surgery?
If my animals unexpectedly die what should I do?What records do I need to keep?
How and where do I keep them?What do per diem charges cover? What are sentinel animals for?
How many rats/mice/hamsters/guinea pigs can I keep in one cage?Can I show my family my research animals?
What do I do with any leftover animals I no longer need?Can I take them home?
What do I do if one of my animals looks sick and I haven't even used it?What if the animals I want are not on your approved animal vendor list?
How soon can I get animals?If I'm in a hurry, can I "borrow" someone else's animals and then replace them?
Can I use my animals right away?
Web page compiled by Dr. Peter Autenried
Copyright © 2002 UConn Health Center. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/07/2007