Animal Resources Unit
The Animal Resource Unit is a service unit under the office of the Dean.
It is advised by the College Animal Resources Committee. The committee
consists of one faculty member from each of the college’s three departments.
The Director of Administrative Services serves as an ex-officio member.
Responsibilities
ARU’s responsibility is to house, maintain and monitor the care of
animals used in teaching and research programs at the College of Veterinary
Medicine. ARU maintains one 23,000 square foot laboratory animal vivarium in
Bustad Hall, plus 34 large animal and support facilities at various
locations on the east side of campus. ARU also provides management and
maintenance for 250 acres of pasture land on the Pullman campus.
AAALAC accredidation
The college animal care program is accredited by the American Association
for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and has maintained
accreditation since November 1990 and is site visited every three years by
AAALAC. The animal facilities receive unannounced site visits from U.S.D.A
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Regulatory Enforcement
and Animal Care (REAC) personnel to insure the animal care is in compliance
with Federal regulations. Also, the University Veterinarian and his staff
monitors the animal care on a monthly basis.
Budget
Budget support for the animal care program is provided by per diem
charges. These rates are reviewed annually, and adjusted as necessary. Per
diem ratescover the cost of basic care only (standard diet feed, labor, and
bedding). Management funding and maintenance funding for land, vehicles,
equipment and maintenance personnel is provided by state funding. (See the
Internal Site for price schedules).
Staff (area code 509)
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Associate Director
Bustad 126
Phone 335-3393
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Fiscal Specialist
Bustad 122
Phone 335-5014
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Animal Care Facilities Manager
(Lab Animal Supervisor)
Bustad 56
Phone 335-4199
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Animal Technician II (3)
Bustad Vivarium
Phone 335-7173
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Farmer II
Bustad Vivarium
Phone 335-7173
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Animal Care Facilities Manager
(Large Animal Supervisor)
Building 166
Phone 335-2188
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Farmer III (2)
Building 166
Phone 335-3608
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Farmer II
Building 166
Phone 335-3608
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Maintenance Mechanic II
Building 166
Phone 335-3608
