Welcome to DLAR.......

Room 204 ......... Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB).... 40536-0298
Main Phone line: 859-323-5885 ......... Fax Number: 859-323-6002

PHS assurance number A3336-01 ......... USDA number 61-R-0002
................................. AAALAC, Intl. Unit # 13

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) supports the biomedical research community at the University of Kentucky by providing the highest quality veterinary services and humane care and treatment to the animals in our care. We strive to assist in the continued advancement of scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind and abide by the ethical principles of humane animal care and good science in accordance with all regulatory agencies. We serve as a resource for knowledge and technical expertise and provide an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with our researchers. DLAR has been continuously accredited since April, 1966 by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation for Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC, International).

.............. For more information on animal care and use, see Research Compliance Policies, Guidance & Contacts.

Information concerning the current health status can be accessed by logging into the University of Kentucky Blackboard system. If you are unable to view the ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR RESEARCHERS WORKING WITH ANIMALS Please email our training coordinator for enrollment information

Available for download: The DLAR Investigator Information Handbook

Social Housing and Environmental Enrichment Updated Information !

The full PDF version of The 8th edition of the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals please take some time to view this important publication.
Information for filling out VAS section of NIH grants….DLAR and Veterinary Care Description and the New NIH VAS fact sheet to assist in submission
DEA Registration forms Save time by applying for and/or renewing your DEA Registration online
Mouse Breeding Colony Management Seminar offered each month! To register contact our
DLAR Training Coordinator See 2012 Schedule
NEW! Aseptic Rodent Surgery Workshop To register, contact our Veterinary Health Staff
See 2012 Schedule
Our monthly training session on Use of Rodent Anesthesia Machines
See 2012 Schedule To register, contact our Research Analyst
DLAR offers several other workshops and seminars, to see our list of available offers on our Training page
ALL workshops and seminars offered by DLAR are now eligible to fulfill IACUC Continuing Education Credit requirements. To view our PowerPoint presentations for the workshops, go to our Training Page
Special Offering: The Charles River Laboratories is offering a FREE Video Article on JoVE entitled
Principles of Rodent Surgery for the New Surgeon

Now Available: A presentation on MicroIsolator Technique Get Adobe Reader download
Information on USDA categories can be found using the link on our Useful Information page