What is the CVM policy for adoption of research and teaching animals?
The formal policy is under revision but, in general, CVM research and teaching animals that have completed their use may, if healthy, be assigned to another project or offered for sale. The process begins by transferring the animals to LAR, at which time LAR assumes costs of maintenance until they are re-assigned. There are often strong feelings about the appropriate method of disposition of these animals, and PIs should voice their concerns at the time animals are transferred to LAR.
