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Laboratory Animal Resources Center
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Laboratory Animal Resources CenterResearch, Surgical & Training Programs (LARC-RST)Welcome to the UTSA Lab Animal Resources Center!Our MissionThe Laboratory Animal Resources Center - Research, Surgical & Training Programs is committed to providing UTSA faculty, staff and students with high quality, cost-effective research animal resources. LARC-RST provides veterinary and personnel training and expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicineLARC-RST is dedicated to support the University's research and teaching goals, to promote and assure humane care and use of animals through compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, AAALAC International and University policies for the humane care and use of animals The LARC-RST advises and educates researchers, staff and students on animal experimentation issues and promotes best practices for the responsible use of animals. These actions result in Quality Science Merging with Animal Welfare. Our PhilosophyOur primary concern is the welfare of the animals used in the facility. We maintain vigilance in ensuring that the animals experience proper care and handling with minimal discomfort or pain, as well as live in an enriching environment. We adopt and abide by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine's Position Statement regarding animal experimentation.Please visit the following link to view the ACLAM position statement. Contact Information General Program Information: (210) 458-6173 Laboratory Animal Resources Center - Research, Surgical & Training Programs University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 458-6173 Phone (210) 458-6087 Fax |
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The University of Texas
at San Antonio. (210) 458-4011 One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249-1644 |
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