Import from Other Institution
Notify CAR prior to importing animals. CAR must review their health and other concerns. Even if the institution originally purchased the animals from a vendor on MSU's approved vendor list, CAR must still review the animals health prior to import.
- Complete the Rodent Import Request Form.pdf
- CAR staff verify animals are available on the protocol.
- CAR coordinates contact with shipping institution for health information, shipping details and approvals.
- Imported rodents are housed in quarantine upon arrival.
- Quarantine testing charges are assessed upon arrival.
- Quarantine period varies based on health history and species.
- NOTE: RODENTS FROM FACILITIES EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING PATHOGENS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ANIMAL RESOURCES UNLESS REDERIVED – Certain ecto- and endo-parasites, parvovirus, C. bovis and Pneumocystis spp.
- Information on rederivation options at MSU can be found at: https://iq.msu.edu/transgenic-genome-editing-core/