CMP Animal Ordering

In order to assure compliance with federal regulations, ALL non-agricultural use research/teaching animals must be purchased through (or in coordination with) CMP. A current, approved Texas A&M University animal use protocol form (AUP) is required before animal orders can be processed. AUP approval will be verified before animals are ordered and animals will not be ordered unless housing space is available.

CMP personnel will assist investigators in locating specific strains, stocks, or breeds of animals. CMP personnel will verify the health status of animals provided by vendors and ensure that order information is complete.

Investigators must complete an animal order form for ALL animal acquisitions. This includes any animals that will be housed at CMP, CMP maintained facilities, or other campus locations. The triplicate animal order form is available through the CMP administrative office upon request.

Orders are placed by CMP staff with animal vendors on a weekly basis. The CMP deadline for animal orders is Tuesday at noon for the order to be placed the same week. Orders received after Tuesday at noon will be placed the following week.

Faxed animal orders are accepted, but the original completed (signed) form must be immediately sent to CMP through campus mail. It is the responsibility of the investigative group to verify that the faxed order was received by the CMP before the deadline.

Usually, animals will arrive the week following the order depending on availability. Older animals are not routinely available without prior notice to the vendor. Vendors ask to be given plenty of forewarning when such orders are placed to allow ample time to accumulate the numbers of older animals needed. Standing orders for such animals are preferred.

Transportation (shipping) charges for the animals will be distributed between all investigators receiving animals in each shipment. Transportation charges can be minimalized when vendors use their own transport vehicles. Air transportation is substantially more expensive. When animals arrive, CMP will contact the investigative group to confirm their arrival and housing location.

Animal shipments are not routinely received during university holidays. Please check with the CMP administrative office to identify when animals can last be ordered and received before a major holiday break.