Laboratory Animal Science Center, LASC

Request to Import Rodents

This form is to be used to import rodents from a collaborative institution into Boston University Medical Center, BUMC; All animals will be quarantined at BUMC Quarantine Facility and transferred to an established animal colony facility upon clearance from quarantine.

In order to receive animals, The LASC require appropriate health reports for one year duration representing the site at original institution.; A letter from the institutional veterinarian detailing the animal care program must accompany the health reports.

Please fill out all appropriate areas throughout this document.; Incomplete forms will be administratively returned; If questions, contact LASC Office, 617-638-4086.

Recipient Information

Animal Use
Animals will be used for (check all that apply):

Acute/terminal use in Quarantine (e.g. tissue harvest)

Breeding at BUMC (limited and subject to LASC & IACUC approval)

Quarantine ONLY, no breeding

Rederivation

Other (briefly explain):








Sender/Donor Information
Yes No
Animal Information Mouse Rat


Ear Tag   Ear Punch  Markings 

Animal Conditions and Past Procedures:

Tail Snip  Ear Tag  Ear Punch 

Mutant KO Tg

Normal Deficient Unknown

Expected Breeding Life Spontaneous Tumors
Immunodeficiency Behavior
Metabolic Abnormalities