Animal Resources
Billing Inquiries
Per Diem Information
Animal Resources (AR) is a unit of the Division of the Vice President for Research available for use by OSU faculty from any college using animals in teaching, education, or research. Some of the services available include:
- animal husbandry for species ranging from rodents to large farm animals
- coordination of the veterinary care of regulated animals
- assistance with study design and the selection of animal models
- training in research animal procedures including restraint, anesthesia, sample collection, and euthanasia
- advice and support in preparing Animal Care and Use Protocols for IACUC review
Animal Resources is committed to providing outstanding service and value to OSU’s research community. Unfortunately, it is not possible to keep all rates flat while expenses continue to increase. The FY19 rates for per diems and technical services are listed below for your information and planning purposes. The new rates go into effect July 1, 2019. Note that training and consultation services remain free of charge.
In prior years, per diem rates for many species were set far below actual costs. These “undercharges” then had to be subsidized by the colleges through an annual billing process. The new rates will minimize the college subsidies by allowing full per diem costs to be charged on grants.
We are aware that such a significant increase in per diems may be a financial burden on investigators who have fixed budgets for animal care in existing grants. The Associate Deans for Research have agreed to consider providing financial support for investigators dramatically affected by this change until new grants are obtained using the new cost structures. Please contact your Associate Dean for Research if you believe this applies to you.
Along with the colleges, the Division of the Vice President for Research continues to provide significant funding to assist Animal Resources’ operations. In recent years, funding has been provided to construct the new Multi- Species Research Facility and help alleviate the shortage of animal housing space. Funding has been provided to replace AR’s climate controlled van for animal transportation. Funding was provided to purchase a box truck for moving caging and equipment, and funding has been provided to purchase additional ventilated racks to house the growing population of research mice. The Division of the Vice President for Research will continue to support AR’s operations to ensure quality, consistent animal care in the pursuit of scientific research.
Per Diem Rates
| Species | Type of Caging/Housing | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Shoebox, Wire-Bottom, or Ventilated Cage | $2.31 | Cage/day |
| Mouse | Static Microisolator or Metabolic Cage | $2.44 | Cage/day |
| Mouse | Aseptic Microisolator Cage | $2.90 | Cage/day |
| Mouse | Biosafety Cage | $2.60 | Cage/day |
| Rat | Shoebox, Wire-Bottom, or Ventilated Cage | $2.53 | Cage/day |
| Rat | Static Microisolator or Metabolic Cage | $2.67 | Cage/day |
| Rat | Aseptic Microisolator Cage | $3.18 | Cage/day |
| Rat | Biosafety Cage | $3.17 | Cage/day |
| Guinea Pig | Cage | $2.32 | Animal/day |
| Guinea Pig | Biosafety Cage | $4.30 | Animal/day |
| Rabbit | Cage | $3.97 | Animal/day |
| Cat | Cage | $5.26 | Animal/day |
| Dog<15kg | Run or Cage | $7.51 | Animal/day |
| Dog>15kg | Run or Cage | $9.72 | Animal/day |
| Pig | Indoor Pen | $6.44 | Animal/day |
| Sheep/Goat | Outdoor Pen | $2.58 | Animal/day |
| Sheep/Goat | Indoor Pen | $7.01 | Animal/day |
| Cattle | Outdoor Pen | $12.14 | Animal/day |
| Cattle | Indoor Pen | $17.62 | Animal/day |
| Horse | Outdoor Pen | $8.82 | Animal/day |
| Horse | Indoor Pen | $19.87 | Animal/day |
| Birds | Cage | $2.48 | Cage or Adult/day |
| Aquatic Species | Tank | $3.08 | Cage/day |
| Terrestrial Amphibians and Reptiles | Cage | $1.46 | Cage/day |
Other Rates
| Species | Type of Caging and Housing | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Services | $19.00 | Per hour |
Notes
| Contact Animal Resources at 405-744-7631 for rates not listed above. |
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