Office of Laboratory Animal Resources
The Office of Laboratory Animal Resources serves ɫߣߣ×ۺϵ¼º½ faculty and staff by ensuring that acceptable standards are met for the humane care and use of live, vertebrate animals in all research, teaching, training, and biological testing. All ɫߣߣ×ۺϵ¼º½ facilities are AAALAC accredited.
For additional information about purchasing or holding animals at ɫߣߣ×ۺϵ¼º½, contact Shawn Rosensteel at 740-593-2323 or by email at rosensteel@ohio.edu or Ed Frebault at 740-593-2997 or frebault@ohio.edu.
ɫߣߣ×ۺϵ¼º½ Animal Care Per Diem Rates 2025-2026
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Mouse Cage | $1.04 |
| Mouse Special Needs (ie:-Immune, Diabetic, ABLS2) | $1.54 |
| Rat Cage | $1.81 |
| Rat Cage-Special Needs (ie: Immunedeficient, Diabetic, ABSL2) | $2.68 |
| Rabbit Cafe & Large Colony Cages | $4.71 |
| Small Reptile/Amphibian Tank | $1.49 |
| Large Reptile/Amphibian | $2.10 |
| Paddlefish System | $32.65 |
| Agricultural Animal on Pasture (Goats-Sheep-Alpaca-Llama-etc) | $6.92 |
| Agricultural Animal in Stall (Goats-Sheep-Alpaca-Llama-etc) | $13.01 |
| Special Projects - Technician Rate Per Hour (Billed in MIN.1/2 Increments) | $45.59 |
*Specialized projects may require additional set-up or equipment fees
**Routine veterinary care is included in per diem fees. Specialized veterinary care and medicine may be billed separately by attending veterinarian.
***Rates effective July 1, 2025. For funding projections beyond 25/26, please budget a 5% per year increase in per diems to cover anticipated increases in supplies, labor and overhead costs.