Regular per diem rates and charges apply to the vast majority of projects supported by university funds, charitable foundations, and governmental sources. The differential rate is based on the amount of hard University dollars that are required to sustain departmental operations beyond the income derived from project billing. The determination of which rate schedule to use will be made during the protocol review process and will usually be based on the funding source. The price charged by the vendor. 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.