To ensure compliance with appropriate agency regulations pertaining to the procurement of laboratory animals, supplies and equipment.
December, 1986
revisedNovember, 2006
September, 2024
Responsible OfficeProcurement Services
Procurement Services
The University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) department is responsible for ensuring that procurement of laboratory animals, supplies and equipment used in animal research and animal feed and bedding supplies comply with guidelines established by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
All internal requirements for animals or animal related materials must be processed through and approved by University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR).
University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) is the only department authorized to acquire animals or animal related materials from external suppliers. University Laboratory Animal Resource (ULAR) must use the University Purchasing System or a Purchasing Card for the procurement of animals or animal related materials.