About Campus Animal Resources (CAR)
Mission
Our mission is to utilize our expertise in laboratory animal science in supporting MSU research. Campus Animal Resources partners with the research community and provides high quality husbandry care and veterinary support for the well being of animals used in research teaching and training.
What We Do
CAR facilitates animal-related research and teaching programs at Michigan State University.
- Monitor and manage animals in various facilities - AgBioResearch, Tollgate and other Off-Campus Farms plus farms, and other animal facilities in East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
- Provide related services - veterinary consultations and care, animal handling, breeding colonies management, reviewing vendors, facilitate transfers of animals between institutions.
- Ensure animal care - providing for the animals' daily care needs, providing proper veterinary care, and ensuring that the highest standards are met relating to animal care and animal health.
CAR provides many services and resources to investigators to accomplish their animal research objectives:
- Small animal breeding and housing support
- Large animal housing and husbandry
- Consultation on facilities, experimental procedures, and utilization of species.
- Consultation and/or veterinary inspection regarding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Consultation on acquisition of animals and animal supplies.
We maintain and enhance public understanding, education and support for Michigan State University's research and teaching programs.
For questions, email CARinfo@msu.edu