Research Animal Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my animals appear ill?
Call 4-9100 for emergency care. If it is after hours, the pager number
of the on-duty veterinarian will be on the answering machine (612-899-6285).
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/vetservices.html#Emergency
How can I contact a RAR supervisor on a weekend or holiday?
The Minneapolis campus weekend supervisor pager number is 612-527-3853 and for St. Paul it is 612-589-6417.
How can I obtain training in specific animal
procedures?
Call 4-9100 for assistance.
How do I gain access to RAR facilities?
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/acservices.html#housing
How can I get access to my animals in quarantine?
Contact the area supervisor/veterinarian to arrange an escort to the room.
What procedures can I do with my mice in quarantine?
You can set up matings, breed mice, ear clip or ear tag, bleed for genotyping.
RAR staff will provide weaning services.
How do I get access to online animal ordering?
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/request.pdf
How do I request a change in housing location?
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/acservices.html#Transportation
When will my animals arrive from the vendor?
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/lead.html
How do I get animals transferred from one of
my protocols to a different one (or to another investigator)?
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/transfer.pdf
Who should I ask about animal transport traffic
patterns and how to find non-public ways to get from the animal area to
my lab?
Contact the RAR area supervisor or veterinarian for the area where the
animals are housed or call 4-9100 and they will direct your call.
What do I do to set up or delete an account with
RAR?
Please request that your accountant call or email Marilyn Mettenbrink
in RAR (4-0956, mette001@umn.edu)
for setting up or deleting accounts. http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/acservices.html#Ordering
How do I report a possible violation of the rules
involving animal care and use?
You can contact RAR at 4-9100, gille002@umn.edu
.
You can contact the IACUC at 6-5654, http://www.research.umn.edu/iacuc/contact.cfm#c
, http://www.research.umn.edu/iacuc/email/anonymous.cfm
You can use the OVPR Compliance Hotline online reporting system at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=9167
.
What if I see suspicious behavior?
In the event of an emergency, you should always call 911
The UMPD non-emergency phone line is 626-COPS (2677).
How do I keep my research area safe?
http://www1.umn.edu/umpolice/crime/research_safety.htm
How can I recognize a RAR employee for extraordinary service?
A service award program exists in RAR and you can participate by filling out this form.
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The information contained in this site is intended as a reference for University of Minnesota investigators, and animal husbandry and veterinary staff. Drug information and dosages are derived from a variety of sources and do not necessarily guarantee safety or efficacy. Information obtained through this site should not be relied upon as professional veterinary advice. Any medications administered or procedures performed on animals should only be performed by or under order of a qualified, licensed veterinarian.
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