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	Animal User Fee Structure
Home History Publications of LARS Research at LARS Muskox Husbandry Calving Update 2008 Public Tours Qiviut	The Large Animal Research Station breeds and maintains colonies of captive muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) and reindeer (R. tarandus tarandus) for use in biological research. An effort is made to introduce and a maintain a level of tractability in the animals which make them well-suited for interactive, controlled studies. In the past, the animals have been used for studies of behavior, nutritional physiology, forage digestibility, endocrinology, energetics, reproduction and lactation, and veterinary medicine. Animals have been used as well for testing and calibrating equipment and techniques prior to deployment in the field. Conditions for the experimental use of animals: A per diem charge for experimental or instructional use of an animal is calculated on the actual cost of maintenance and care. It includes the cost of regular feed, routine vet care, animal enclosure maintenance, and the involvement of a technician in insuring protocols are maintained. An hourly charge for special animal handling covers the cost of technical assistance in safe and efficient animal movement and restraint for sampling and measurements. Per diem charges will be charged for days animals are excluded from other uses -- e.g., while on special diets or treatments -- or on days designated for handling or sampling. Current per diem animal use rates
	Muskoxen Caribou and Reindeer Special Handling	$ 4.00 US / day/ animal $ 3.75 US / day/ animal $ 26.00 US / hour
	Last updated 05/06/2008