All live vertebrate animals to be housed and/or used on main and south campuses are to be purchased through LAR. Investigators must first obtain COAC approval for the project and obtain a log number, then submit a complete "Animal Usage Form" (AUF) to the LAR office.

Completed AUF's should be sent to either the LAR main office at 1425 Vet Med or faxed to 294-3976. If you have any questions concerning animal orders, please contact Phil Iasevoli at 294-8508 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Animals are ordered according to the PI's specifications, including a particular vender if one is desired. If no specific vender is requested, the LAR supervisory of animal care will choose a source based on animal quality, availability, price, ease, and timeliness of delivery. LAR maintains general orders with several frequently used vendors. For those vendors which have a regular delivery route, orders should be placed at least 2 working days before the expected delivery date (e.g. Thursday for a Monday delivery) to avoid shipping delays.

If an investigator feels that a course or project has unique specifications requiring deviation from the designated procedure, the PI should contact the LAR office. Arrangements to accommodate such purchases may be made on a case by case basis.