Order Lead Times

The day of delivery of animals is dependant on when they are ordered. The following chart gives the order dates/times and when the delivery is expected in.

Vendor Order by Delivered on

Arieux (sheep) Tuesday, 4:30 Monday

Bakkom Rabbitry Thursday, 4:30 Tuesday

Charles Sullivan (amphibians) Tuesday, 4:30 Following week delivery

Charles River Labs (rodents) Wednesday, 4:30 Tuesday/Wednesday

Doug Manthei (pigs) Wednesday, 4:30 Tuesday

Gene Sanford (sheep) Tuesday, 4:30 Monday

Harlan Sprague Dawley (rodents) Wednesday, 4:30 Monday

Harlan Sprague Dawley (rodents) Friday, 4:30 PM Wednesday

Holly Neaton (sheep) Tuesday, 4:30 Monday

Jackson Labs (mice) Monday, 4:30 Following week Tuesday

Mark Thompson (pigs) Wednesday, 4:30 Tuesday

Moulton Chinchilla Ranch (chinchillas) Thursday, 4:30 Tuesday

Nasco (amphibians) Tuesday, 4:30 Following week delivery

NIH/NCI (rodents) Monday, 3:00 Following week Tues/Wed

Taconic Farms (rodents) Wednesday, 4:30 Tuesday

Taconic Farms (rodents) Friday, 4:30 Thursday

Various Vendors (dogs & cats) Various lead-times To be arranged

Xenopus One (amphibians) Tuesday, 4:30 Following week delivery

* Any non-rodent orders not placed within the above timeframes, will be assessed a late fee of $100 per order. All rodent orders not placed within the above timeframes, will be assessed a late fee of $50 per order.

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.