In order to cover some of the expenses associated with animal care, and continue to provide high quality services to the invivo research models, LAR charges per diem rates. Per diem rates are published on the LAR website on annual basis. Per diems will be charged for each day a cage or an animal is housed in the vivarium. LAR staff conduct daily census of the cages and a bill of the per diem charges will be sent to the PIs on a monthly basis. For any questions regarding the per diem rates or billing, please contact the vivarium director.
Animal Housing Rates
| Species | FY 7/01/2020 |
| Mouse (immunocompetent) | $1.09 |
| Mouse (immunocompromised) | $1.18 |
| Rat (immunocompetent) | $1.24 |
| Rat (immunocompromised) | $1.34 |
| Gerbil | $1.50 |
Special Services Rates
| Service | FY 7/01/2020 |
| Surgical Packs (preparation and autoclave) | $8.00/pack |
| Anesthesia Machine use | $12.00/hour |
Personnel Services Rates
| Service | FY 7/01/2020 |
| Husbandry technician Labor | $35.00/hour |
| Technical services technician labor | $45.00/hour |
Per diem charges include
- Standard husbandry & cage changes
- Environmental enrichment
- Euthanasia & carcass disposal
- Animal procurement services
- Census and billing services
- Routine Veterinary care (Diagnostics & Treatment)
- Routine sentinel program
- Colony health management (vendor quality and vendor approvals)
- Training services
- Routine facility inspections, maintenance and repair