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LAR Mission Statement
Laboratory Animal
Resources is a department within the Office of Research. It serves the
needs of all FSU researchers using research animals. It also assists
the FSU Animal Care and Use Committee in overseeing that all animal
use is performed in a humane fashion. The Laboratory Animal Resources
Unit facilitates animal related research and teaching programs at Florida
State University by:
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Ensuring
humane and appropriate animal care and use by providing for the
research animals' daily care needs, providing proper veterinary
care, and ensuring that the highest standards are met relating
to animal care and animal health.
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Providing
services and resources needed by investigators to accomplish their
animal research objectives; provides training in laboratory animal
care and use to personnel, students and faculty and in conjunction
with FSU Environmental Health and Safety, monitors the safety of
investigators, technicians and all personnel with laboratory animal
contact.
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Maintaining
and enhancing public understanding, education and support for Florida
State University's research and teaching programs as well as for
FSU's animal research programs.
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Developing
and maintaining programs and operating procedures to provide for
an effective and efficient department, ensuring reliable financial
support for operating and administration
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