Division of Laboratory Animal Resources DLAR
What is DLAR?
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) is a support unit for animal-based research at the University of Kentucky. Our highly skilled and dedicated staff is comprised of technicians and technologists, certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, an internationally recognized leader for education in the field of laboratory animal care. Among our staff are registered and licensed veterinary health technicians who monitor the health of the research animals daily and provide care and treatment where needed under the direction of our veterinary staff. In addition to our animal care program, we offer several other services including technical services, complete surgical resources, pathology, breeding colony management, and species-specific training just to mention a few.
Our Mission
Provide the highest quality of veterinary services and humane care and treatment to the laboratory animal species used by researchers at the University of Kentucky. Assisting in the continued advancement of scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind and abiding by the ethical principles of humane animal care and good science in accordance with all regulatory agencies. While serving as a resource for knowledge and technical expertise by providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with our researchers.
PHS assurance Number: A3336-01
USDA number: 61-R-0002
AAALAC International Unit #13
Most recent AAALAC International Accreditation Date: March 10, 2021
Announcements
Hart named University Attending Veterinarian
Michael W. Hart, DVM, MS, DACLAM, has been named Attending Veterinarian for the University of Kentucky. Hart previously served as Director of Animal Resources and University Veterinarian at Georgia State University. He will assume the role on August 19.
IACUC Annual Protocols Requirement Change
With the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act and aligning with NIH/PHS Policy, the USDA is no longer requiring annual review of IACUC protocols. Principal investigators (PIs) will not submit information for annual review and approval in the Cayuse system. The OAV-IACUC office will continue to check training and University Health Service clearance on a yearly basis and reach out to individuals who need to complete/renew these items.
Cayuse Animal Oversight
The University of Kentucky IACUC is pleased to announce that Annual Protocol Reviews are no longer required. PIs will no longer submit information for annual review and approval in the Cayuse system. Please report any unanticipated adverse events and noncompliances directly to your clinical veterinarian (DLAR) or the Attending Veterinarian. This update does not affect three-year de novo reviews. IACUCs are still required to conduct a complete review of animal activities every 3 years. Any changes to approved protocol activities must be submitted as an amendment.
DEA Registration
In order to complete the online application for a DEA-225 Research Registration see Section X of the UK Researcher Guide for the use of DEA Controlled Substances. This document also has important information regarding a registrant holder's responsibilities.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact a DLAR Veterinarian for assistance.
DLAR Workshops & Continuing Education Credits
DLAR offers a variety of workshops and seminars, including Injection Techniques and Post-Surgical Monitoring. To see a list of offered subjects, see the Training page. All workshops and seminars offered by DLAR are eligible to fulfill IACUC Continuing Education Credit requirements. Presentation PowerPoints are available on the Training page.
Outside Resources
Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories offers a free video article on JoVE, "Principles of Rodent Surgery for the New Surgeon".
Jackson Lab
- Webinars - Investigators need to register for upcoming webinars, and the presentation will be provided to those registered. Register for these webinars here.
- On-Demand Videos - Investigators need to register to watch. Register and access the videos here.
Nature ARRIVE
Nature introduces editorial measures to improve consistency and quality of reporting in life-sciences articles. Central to this initiative is a checklist intended to prompt authors to disclose technical and statistical information in their sessions, and to encourage referees to consider aspects important for research reproducibility. Access the ARRIVE guidelines here.
