The necessary expenses vary according to the species and the nature of the study. Acute studies involve euthanasia of the animal subject while it is under anesthesia. Such animals should be used within one week of arrival. If animals are not used within 7 days of arrival, the animal may be assigned to chronic status and subjected to the necessary tests or treatments. When this occurs, the costs associated with preparing the animal for a chronic study will be charged.
Chronic studies involve any long-term housing or use of an animal.
Any surgical or other procedure requiring general anesthesia from which the animal recovers is a chronic study. All animals must be acclimated within our facility a minimum of 7 days prior to any survival surgical procedure. The costs will be determined at the time the study is approved. Domestic pigs in excess of 35 kg cannot be accommodated in our facilities. If a pig reaches the threshold weight, it will be returned to the supplier.