Can laboratory animals be removed from and returned to an animal facility?
In most cases, the removal of an animal from the animal facility potentially exposes the animal to contaminants such as infectious disease agents. The re-entry of these animals into our facilities is regarded as a health risk to the entire colony and not permitted. If your studies necessitate the transient removal of animals from the animal facility to the laboratory contact the Division several weeks in advance regarding special provisions for the return of animals to the facility.
