Key Steps in Starting a Research or Teaching Project Involving Animal Use
Please be sure to visit the LAR General Orientation to get an overview of LAR policies and procedures, and how to get started using research/teaching animals in the CVM. The FAQs provide more detailed information on LAR operations and services.
LAR CONTACTS and RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Consultation on the animal model, alleviation of pain or distress, and assistance with protocol preparation: any LAR veterinarian
- Research animal health and veterinary care consultation: LAR Assistant Director
- Logistics of animal husbandry (caging, space availability, etc.), including assistance in preparation of specialized SOPs: LAR Facilities Manager
- Technical assistance with experimental procedures and animal transport and handling: LAR Assistant Manager
- Veterinary Assistance, ordering medications (anesthetics, analgesics and other drugs), and contracting post-op care and monitoring: LAR Vet Assistant
- Experimental surgery and anesthesia support, and short-term procedure space: Central Procedures Laboratory
- Gnotobiotic Unit for producing and maintaining germ-free animals: LAR Assistant Manager
- Budgetary considerations (animal purchase, per diem rates, and other charges, technical services): LAR Administrative Assistant
- IACUC requirements (IACUC Application for Vertebrate Animal Use, completion of the IACUC training requirement for personnel who work with animals): http://www.ncsu.edu/iacuc/index.html and IACUC Administrative Officer
- Assistance with preparation of the IACUC Application for Vertebrate Animal Use: LAR Director, any other LAR veterinarian, or any member of the IACUC
- Submission of the LAR Animal Requisition form: LAR Office
- Access to facilities: LAR Office
- Enrollment in the NCSU Occupational Health Program for personnel with animal contact: http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/handsMan/animal/animal.html
- Consultation on any aspect of laboratory animal medicine or the resources available through LAR, including animal welfare concerns and complaints: LAR Director
- Any other questions regarding animal care and use at NCSU: LAROffice@lists.ncsu.edu