Animal Care Fees
In order to maintain staffing, supplies and equipment the LAF has a per diem fee structure for the care of animals. The rates run concurrent with UB's fiscal year, July 1—June 30.
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Animal Care
Animal Care Per Diem Rates
| Species | UB Rate | Internal + GUSF | External/GLP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | 11.27 | 12.95 | 15.36 |
| Dog GLP | 17.41 | 20.01 | 21.98 |
| Frog | 0.50 | 0.57 | 1.26 |
| Hamster Siberian Dwarf | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.72 |
| Mouse | 0.30 | 0.34 | 1.30 |
| Mouse SPF/High Level Barrier | 0.41 | 0.47 | 1.46 |
| Mouse ABSL2 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 1.32 |
| Mouse ABSL3 (excludes PPE and HEPA Filter Changes) | 0.60 | 0.69 | 2.67 |
| Mouse Sterile/Barrier Room | 0.41 | 0.47 | 1.64 |
| Mouse GLP | 0.60 | 0.69 | 1.33 |
| Pig | 10.66 | 12.25 | 17.29 |
| Pig GLP | 17.85 | 20.52 | 20.52 |
| Pig SPF/High Health | 13.68 | 15.72 | 20.52 |
| Rabbit/Chinchilla | 3.50 | 4.02 | 5.03 |
| Rabbit GLP | 4.85 | 5.57 | 7.55 |
| Rat | 0.52 | 0.60 | 1.08 |
| Rat Sterile/High Level Barrier | 0.60 | 0.69 | 3.09 |
| Sheep | 13.31 | 15.30 | 20.96 |
| Zebrafish | 0.59 | 0.68 | 5.51 |
Services and Special Charges
Diagnostic Tests
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) (does not include VT processing fees) | Each | 22.00 |
| Comprehensive panel (ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, GLU, TP, T-BILI, ALP, PHOS, CA, CHOL, GGT) (does not include VT processing fees) | Each | 41.00 |
Import/Export
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Transport between LAF Facilities | Each | 32.00 |
| Animal Export (per 10 animals) | Per 10 | 132.00 |
| Standard Quarantine: Animals are housed in the LAF BEB quarantine facility for 8 weeks. Health monitoring testing will be performed throughout the quarantine period. Cost: $157.95 per 10 animals + cost of testing per animal. | Per 10 | 92.00 |
| Expedited Quarantine: Animals are housed in the LAF BEB quarantine facility for 1-2 weeks. Health monitoring testing is performed at arrival. Cost: $310.13 per 10 animals + cost of testing per animal. | Per 10 | 275.00 |
Professional Services
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Caretaker Time | Hour | 30.00 |
| Caretaker Time - Overtime | Hour | 45.00 |
| Veterinarian Tech Time | Hour | 36.00 |
| Veterinarian Tech Time - Overtime | Hour | 54.00 |
| Veterinarian Time | Hour | 55.00 |
Surgery
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|
| Anesthesia-Isoflurane + Machine | Minute | 0.71 |
| Equipment Rental | Hour | 9.00 |
Purchasing Animals
Learn more about purchasing animals.
Animal Delivery Schedule
Check the animal vendor delivery schedule.
Animal Emergency
Please contact the veterinary on call if you have an animal emergency.
