Why does OLAC need to coordinate most transfers?
Mice must sometimes be moved within rodent facilities, or between OLAC facilities. The animals may stay with the original principal investigator (PI) or may be transferred onto another PI’s protocol. OLAC staff must be notified when these transfers occur in order to create new cage cards, avoid inadvertent disease transmission and for regulatory purposes. Note: the following guidelines apply to usual circumstances. OLAC may need to temporarily modify rodent transfer practices under disease outbreaks or other circumstances. Always follow any instructions regarding movement of animals posted on animal room doors. If in doubt please contact your facility manager or an OLAC veterinarian.
