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Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)
Brownsville, Edinburg
Email: animalresources@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2067
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Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)

Welcome to Laboratory Animal Resources:

Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is available to all researchers.  LAR administers and supports all research, teaching and studies which require the use of animals.

We are here to take care of your research animals and their husbandry needs: providing clinical care, feed, water and clean bedding in species-appropriate environments. 

Contact us for guidance as you develop your protocols and for didactic and hands-on training, including, but not limited to, proper animal handling, sample collection, and surgical techniques. 

Animal Care researcher wearing gloves handles a mouse

We follow AAALAC practices and maintain compliance with the following:

  • U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training
  • The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
  • Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
  • The Animal Welfare Act and its amendments

PHS Assurance A4730-01       USDA 74-R-0216


Resources

tick@lab for Animal Management  Protocol and Animal management

You must request access to the Tick@Lab site. The site uses a single-sign on method with your UTRGV credentials. If you are unable to log in (i.e. access denied) please submit an access request.

  • Software Access Request Instructions
  • Tick@Lab Orientation - Read me first!  
  • Protocol to Purchase- Visual Guide to getting started
  • Expense Calculation Sheet- Use to calculate expenses for grants and budgeting
  • Per diems and fee schedule- Laboratory Animal Resources Rates $
  • Shipping Form Shipping and Receiving Animals Receiving Form
  • Training

Additional Links

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Safety: controlled substances, lab safety and occupational health program
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

 

 

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