Approved July 25,1986
Amended April 18, 1990
Amended March 22, 2000
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At no time should animals be transported between LAR and the various laboratory units by other than the following means.

It is essential that animals be transported in covered plastic, fiberglass, or metal (or any other material that can be sanitized) transport cages in order to avoid transmission of disease, an unsafe situation if the animal escapes, and soiling of hallways. These transport devices are also designed to minimize behavioral stress to the animal and potential physical injury due to excitement. Transport animals directly from their animal holding rooms at LAR to outside laboratories. Wherever possible, the route taken should minimize or eliminate use of areas frequented by the general public. Only those elevators designated for animal transportation will be used. The following elevators are NOT suitable for animal transport:

         M4/M5 - the glass elevators by the Courtyard
         M2 - the elevator located in the center of the Medical School building, and
         D3 - the elevator by the Bookstore

Certain aspects of care in transportation are unique to various species and should be taken into consideration:

1. Rodents - transport in plastic cages either carried or on laboratory cart with the water bottle turned up. The microbarrier hood should remain in place on the cage. The cage should be covered with a dark sheet or similar, non-transparent material.

2. Rabbits - transport in large, enclosed plastic containers. These can either be hand carried or transported on a laboratory cart. The cage should be covered with a dark sheet or similar, non-transparent material.

3. Dogs and ungulates - transport in metal or fiberglass transport cages (either hand portable or rolling), not on leash. The cage should be covered with a dark sheet or similar, non-transparent material.

4. Nonhuman primates - transport in hand portable or rolling metal cages. The cage should be covered with a dark sheet or similar, non-transparent material.

The above requirements apply also to anesthetized animals.

Following euthanasia all animals are to be placed into appropriate size plastic bags for transport in cages to the refrigerated holding room. No other color of bag should be used for this purpose. Black plastic bags are available in General Stores.

One final request - if any "accidents" occur during transport, please clean up as you go.

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