Animal Transfers To/From the University of Iowa

• Animal Transfers TO the University of Iowa
• Animal Transfer FROM the University of Iowa
• Animal Transfer Fees
• Quarantine Charges

All animal shipments must be arranged through the Office of Animal Resources, Shipping Coordinator, Gwen Waddingham (319-335-7985, animal-transfer@uiowa.edu).

The arrangement of shipments is weather dependent.  The NIH Animal Transportation Guidelines state that temperature extremes are to be avoided when animals are transported.  Special precautions or postponements are required when temperatures are below 45^oF or above 85^oF throughout the travel route.  Temperature-controlled couriers are available.  However, due to the substantial cost, use of these couriers must be requested by the Principal Investigator.

Animal Transfers TO the University of Iowa

1. The University of Iowa Principal Investigator ("UIPI"):
   • Must fill out a University of Iowa Receiving Form
   • Forward the Institution/Investigator Shipping Form to the institution shipping the animals
     • This form is to be filled out by the attending veterinarian or contact person at the shipping institution
2. The attending veterinarian or contact person at the institution shipping the animals:
   • Email the completed Institution/Investigator Shipping Form back to the UIPI
     • Should also include health reports from the shipping institution (6 month health history, including the most recent report to have been completed within the last 90 days)
3. The UIPI will then email to animal-transfer@uiowa.edu:
   • The 2 complete forms
   • Health reports from the shipping institution
   • Forms and health reports must be received by the Shipping Coordinator in order to begin processing the request
4. When approval is given by the University of Iowa veterinarian, the contact person at the shipping institution will be notified to arrange the shipment
   • A copy of this notification will also be sent to the contact person at the University of Iowa

Animal Transfers FROM the University of Iowa

1. The University of Iowa Principal Investigator ("UIPI"):
   • Must fill out a University of Iowa Shipping Form
   • Forward the Institution/Investigator Receiving Form to the Institution/Investigator receiving the animals
     • This form is to be filled out by the Investigator or contact person at the receiving institution
2. The Investigator or contact person at the receiving institution:
   • Email the completed Institution/Investigator Receiving Form back to the UIPI
3. The UIPI will then email the 2 completed forms to animal-transfer@uiowa.edu
   • Both forms must be received by the Shipping Coordinator in order to begin processing the request
4. The UIPI must label the appropraite cages with yellow cards including the following information:
   • The UIPI's name
   • Institution/city animals are being shipped to
   • The receiving Investigator's name
   • Contact the area supervisor with any questions

Animal Transfer Fees

Transfer to/from the University of Iowa (3/1/09)

The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) charges for shipping animals as follows:

Administrative fee*:

1. Domestic:  $135.00
2. International:  $190.00
   • Harlan Laboratories offers international door-to-door transportation of animals.  This service is recommended for international shipments within their coverage area

Additional Charges:

• Freight
• Shipping materials (see below)
• USDA Form - United States Origin Health Certificate (International Shipments)
• Country specific forms (international shipments)
• Health history
• Serology

The following list of shipping material charges is not inclusive, and additional fees may be assessed (prices are subject to change):

 

Item	Per Item Cost
Crate	$41.37
Crate w/clear lid (international only)	$56.90
Divider	$5.57
Gel-Pack (water source)	$2.30
USDA Form	$40.25

*Cancellations - An administrative fee will be assessed once a request has been submited to the OAR.

"Charges will vary based on the complexity and variability of each shipping request.  The OAR reserves the right to adjust charges as needed.

Quarantine Charges

The Principal Investigator will be responsible for any charges incurred while animals are housed in quarantine at the University of Iowa.  Those charges may include:

• Standard per diem charges
• Special service charges
• Rederival/cesarean
• Sentinel purchase
• Sentinel shipping
• Sentinel testing
• Preventative parasite treament

All charges vary on a case-by-case basis.  Please contact the Office of Animal Resources (5-7985) for an estimate of incurred charges.