Animal Care Fees
In order to maintain staffing, supplies and equipment the LAF has a per diem fee structure for the care of animals. The rates run concurrent with UB's fiscal year, July 1—June 30.
Animal Care
Animal Care Per Diem Rates
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Services and Special Charges
Diagnostic Tests
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) (does not include VT processing fees) | Each | 22.00 |
| Comprehensive panel (ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, GLU, TP, T-BILI, ALP, PHOS, CA, CHOL, GGT) (does not include VT processing fees) | Each | 41.00 |
Import/Export
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Transport between LAF Facilities | Each | 32.00 |
| Animal Export (per 10 animals) | Per 10 | 132.00 |
| Standard Quarantine: Animals are housed in the LAF BEB quarantine facility for 8 weeks. Health monitoring testing will be performed throughout the quarantine period. Cost: $157.95 per 10 animals + cost of testing per animal. | Per 10 | 92.00 |
| Expedited Quarantine: Animals are housed in the LAF BEB quarantine facility for 1-2 weeks. Health monitoring testing is performed at arrival. Cost: $310.13 per 10 animals + cost of testing per animal. | Per 10 | 275.00 |
Professional Services
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Caretaker Time | Hour | 30.00 |
| Caretaker Time - Overtime | Hour | 45.00 |
| Veterinarian Tech Time | Hour | 36.00 |
| Veterinarian Tech Time - Overtime | Hour | 54.00 |
| Veterinarian Time | Hour | 55.00 |
Surgery
| Type | Unit | Rate |
|---|
| Anesthesia-Isoflurane + Machine | Minute | 0.71 |
| Equipment Rental | Hour | 9.00 |
Animal Emergencies
Please contact the veterinary on call if you have an animal emergency.
This section provides an overview of LAF’s approved vendors, payment methods and delivery schedules for animal subjects.
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