Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
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Lab Animal Surgery and Research Support Rates

Experimental surgery fees are listed on the Current Per Diem rates and Charges for the current fiscal period.

Current Per Diem Rates and Charges for the Current Fiscal Year

  • Veterinary Time
  • Veterinary Technician Time
  • Surgery Room rate
  • Prep Room Rate
  • Minor Surgery- Supplies (Per Procedure)
    • Procedures Performed in the Prep Rooms Less than (<)4 hours in length
  • Major Surgery- Supplies (Per Procedure)
    • Emergencies
    • Procedures Performed in Sterile Surgical Suite
    • Procedures Greater than (>) 4 hours in Length
  • Sterilization
    • Ethylene Oxide
    • Steam
  • X-Rays
  • UltraSound

For questions please contact Amelia Hall

 

 

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Surgery Cancellation Policy

After you reserve our facility, you will get a "Confirmation Requested" email if someone else requests the same date/time. If you confirm your reservation, or do not cancel, you will be charged up to 2 hours surgery time. If DLAR does not send you a "Confirmation Requested" email, and you cancel within 3 working days of your reserved time, you may be charged a "set up" fee of one tech hour plus any supplies ordered for your surgery.

Announcements

  • New Animal Care and Use Requirements for all UK Investigators
    Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, Office of the Attending Veterinarian 
    In response to the recent AAALAC accreditation site visit, OAV, DLAR and IACUC have made enhancements that are expected to yield improvements in animal welfare, training and reduce instances of noncompliance with regulations, policies and approved protocols.
  • Hart named University Attending Veterinarian
    Cayuse Animal Oversight, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, Office of the Attending Veterinarian 

    Michael W. Hart, DVM, MS, DACLAM, has been named Attending Veterinarian for the University of Kentucky. Hart previously served as Director of Animal Resources and University Veterinarian at Georgia State University.

  • IACUC Annual Protocols Requirement Change
    Cayuse Animal Oversight, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, Office of the Attending Veterinarian 

    With the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act and aligning with NIH/PHS Policy, the USDA is no longer requiring annual review of IACUC protocols. Principal investigators (PIs) will not submit information for annual review and approval in the Cayuse system.

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