DLAR Newsletter
2026 Winter Edition
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Latest Animal Health Monitoring Results
DLAR monitors for infectious agents in our colony animals every 4 months by PCR testing dust collected from the exhaust ducts of vent racks. Did you know you can access these reports anytime on the researcher DLAR Z drive? Check it out at "Z:\DeptLabAnimalResearch\UTResearchers\Animal Health Monitoring Results".
Let Dr. Root know if you have any questions.
Strains in Your Protocol
When submitting your animal requisitions to DLAR, the strain must be listed on your protocol. If you are not approved to use this strain, you must submit an amendment immediately and the animals you requested will go onto the holding protocol until your amendment is approved.
Animal Transfer Form
Reminder
You must receive a copy of your transfer form signed and approved by DLAR before placing transfer labels or beginning experiments. This process may take up to 3 business days, so please plan accordingly.
Price Increase for Services
In January, there were minor cost adjustments for two items:
- HM5 sample processing increased to $7.70 per run.
- Acidified water increased to approximately $30.96 per 5-gallon jug. This cost includes the materials and technical time required to prepare the water and is divided evenly among all labs using acidified water.
DLAR Anesthesia Machines
When using DLAR anesthesia machines, please do not cut, trim, or otherwise alter the plastic nose cones, tubing, or induction chambers. This is specialized equipment and can be expensive to replace.
If you are experiencing difficulties or find that a particular style of nose cone, tubing, or induction chamber does not meet your needs, please reach out to us. We are happy to help and can provide information on alternative styles that may be better suited for your work.
We appreciate your help in maintaining this equipment and are always glad to support you in finding a solution that works well.
What to Do With Empty/Dirty Hazard Cages
Biological Hazard Exposed Cages
Empty, dirty biohazardous cages must remain in the biohazard room. DO NOT take them to cage wash.
- Leave all food and cage components, including water bottles, inside the cage.
- Leave the filter lid on the cage.
Chemical Hazard Exposed Cages
Empty, dirty chemical hazard cages must remain in the animal housing room, in the location marked with a red arrow. DO NOT take them to cage wash.
- Leave all food and cage components, including water bottles, inside the cage.
- Leave the filter lid on the cage.