General Information

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources is a support unit for animal-based research at the University of Kentucky. Our mission is to provide the best possible veterinary and humane care for the laboratory animal species used by researchers at our institution. Our highly skilled and dedicated staff is comprised of technicians and technologists, certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, an internationally recognized leader for education in the field of laboratory animal care. Among our staff are registered and licensed veterinary health technicians who monitor the health of our research animals on a daily basis. They provide care and treatment where needed under the direction of our veterinary staff. In addition to our animal care program, we offer a number of other services including technical services, complete surgical resources, pathology, breeding colony management, and species specific training just to mention a few.

We are a fully accredited institution with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International, a voluntary peer review organization since 1966.

Below is a list of individuals that you can contact for general information about our facilities and available services

For assistance with protocol design, you may contact any of our DLAR Veterinarians or the Office of Research Integrity. Please see the e-Sirius section of this site for contact information.

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