University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) is required to recover the costs associated with the care of laboratory animals through per diem rates. Invoices are processed monthly and charged interdepartmentally to the principal investigator’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) project or Workday tags as located on the animal cage card and room census sheet. For additional information, contact ularinfo@osu.edu.
Per diem rates are based on the cost analysis and recovery procedures delineated in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual for Animal Research Facilities.
When preparing grant applications, budget for a 4% annual increase in per diem rates.
Rodent Rates and Fees
All rodents are charged by the cage, rather than by the individual animal. Biohazard is added at a 30% surcharge to the per diem rate. For additional information, contact ularinfo@osu.edu.
| Description | Category | FY 2025 Rates | FY 2025 Set-up Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Ventilated | $0.83/Cage | $2.49/Cage |
| Ventilated (paper bedding) | $0.86/Cage | $2.58/Cage | |
| Ventilated (enhanced) | $1.23/Cage | $3.69/Cage | |
| Ventilated (sterile) | $1.04/Cage | $3.12/Cage | |
| Ventilated (sterile, enhanced) | $1.42/Cage | $4.26/Cage | |
| Static (standard size) | $1.04/Cage | $3.12/Cage | |
| Static (sterile, standard size) | $1.55/Cage | $4.64/Cage | |
| Static (sterile, large cage) | $2.36/Cage | $7.09/Cage | |
| Rats | Ventilated | $1.55/Cage | $4.64/Cage |
| Ventilated (paper bedding) | $1.71/Cage | $5.13/Cage | |
| Ventilated (sterile) | $2.32/Cage | $6.95/Cage | |
| Static | $2.36/Cage | $7.08/Cage |
Other Species Rates and Fees
| Description | Category | Rates | Set-up Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Tanks | Zebrafish | $33.00 | rack | $99.00 | rack |
| Poultry | Brooder units | $13.41 | unit | $40.22 | unit |
| Multiple/cage or run | $2.84 | animal | $8.51 | animal | |
| Single/cage | $8.13 | animal | $24.40 | animal | |
| Bats | cage | $20.00 | cage | $20.00 | cage |
| Birds (Other) | Multiple/cages (songbirds) | $1.02 | animal | $3.06 | animal |
| Single (depends on size of cage and bird) | $1.06 | unit | variable | unit | |
| Cats | Cage | $8.91 | animal | $26..74 | animal |
| Cotton Rats | Ventilated rat cage | $1.55 | cage | $4.64 | cage |
| Dogs | Run | $12.67 | animal | $38.00 | animal |
| Frogs | Cage | $0.75 | animal | $2.25 | animal |
| Goats | Run/stall | $14.30 | animal | $42.89 | animal |
| Guinea Pigs | Single | $2.48 | animal | $7.43 | animal |
| Multiple | $2.11 | animal | $6.33 | animal | |
| Hamsters | Static mouse cage | $1.06 | animal | $3.18 | animal |
| Static rat cage | $2.36 | animal | $7.08 | animal | |
| Ventilated rat cage | $1.55 | animal | $4.64 | animal | |
| Horses | Standard/stall | $27.07 | animal | $81.21 | animal |
| Ponies | $19.24 | animal | $57.72 | animal | |
| Pigs | < 50 Kg (single run) | $11.51 | animal | $34.54 | animal |
| > 50 Kg (double run) | $14.80 | animal | $44.40 | animal | |
| Piglets | $3.88 | animal | $11.64 | animal | |
| Primates | Macaque monkeys | $14.20 | animal | $42.59 | animal |
| Macaque monkeys (quarantine) | $27.60 | animal | $82.80 | animal | |
| NHP misc | variable | animal | variable | animal | |
| Rabbits | Cage | $4.94 | animal | $14.83 | animal |
| Sheep | Run/stall | $14.87 | animal | $44.64 | animal |
Husbandry Special Services
All husbandry special service requests must be submitted at least 3 business days in advance using the Rodent Supply Request form.
| Description | Category | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | Rodent weaning per IACUC fee | $25.00 per weaned cage |
| Increased frequency of mouse cage changes | Add 50% for weekly/Add 100% for biweekly | |
| Increased frequency of rat cage changes | Add 50% for biweekly | |
| Room charge | Variable depending on size and function | |
| Biohazard fee | 30% but can be variable based on needs | |
| Water-Hydropac Charge (PI requested) | $0.25 cage/day | |
| Feed jar | $0.25 cage/day | |
| Hut/toy | $0.25 cage/day | |
| Crinkle paper | $0.03 cage/day | |
| BSL3 / select agent facility per diem | Variable depending on services | |
| Personnel Labor Fees | Technician fees | $39.50 / hour |
| Technician fees (weekends/holidays / after hours) | $56.47 / hour | |
| Veterinary professional fees | Arranged | |
| Delivery Services | On-campus delivery | $25 pre-arranged; variable for last minute |
| On-campus delivery (van) | Time plus mileage (per university mileage rate) | |
| On-campus delivery (truck) | Time plus mileage (per university mileage rate) |
Surgical and Technical Service Fees
Surgery Services
Extensive, state-of-the-art surgical facilities are available in Wiseman Hall. Charges are based on the room and equipment used and the support services requested. To request surgery, complete the Surgery Scheduling Request form. Contact ulartech@osu.edu with specific questions.
Supplies
When applicable, charged at cost. If unable to order supplies due to licensing requirements, it may be possible to order through ULAR by contacting ulartech@osu.edu. Orders are placed every 2 weeks, so plan accordingly. Additional charges may apply if an urgent order is needed.
- to request sterilization, complete the ULAR Supply Sterilization Request form
- for supply orders, rentals, and vaporizer requests, complete the Supply Orders, Rentals, and Vaporizer Request form
Schedule Technical Services
To schedule technical services, complete the Request for Technical Services. Contact ulartraining@osu.edu for further details.
Buprenorphine Sustained Release (BUP-SR)
Requests for the administration of BUP-SR must go through the LAHT in your facility by completing the Buprenorphine ER Injection Request form. For more information review the guidelines, stop by (BRT 0010), or call the LAHT office (614-688-4375).
| Description | Category | Rates and Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Room Charges | Room prep (clean up) | Tech time |
| Room use (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) | $160.02/day | |
| After-hours room use | $48.56/hour | |
| Procedure cancellation (less than 24 hours notice) | Variable | |
| Animal Preparation Excluding Drugs | Basic prep | $36.95/each |
| Standard prep | $49.61/each | |
| Extensive prep | $63.34/each | |
| Surcharge for large animals (>100 lbs) | $36.31/each | |
| Personnel Labor Fee (rounded up to the nearest 15-minute increment and may include travel time) | Technician fees (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.) | $39.50/hour |
| Technician fees (weekends/holidays/after-hours) | $56.47/hour | |
| Veterinary professional fees | Arranged | |
| Sterilization | Autoclave | $13.24/load |
| Ethylene Oxide | $29.09/load | |
| Equipment Usage | Anesthetic machine | $26.92/use |
| Anesthetic machine monitoring (Dynamap, Pulse Ox, ECG) | $20.37/use | |
| Cautery (includes Bovie pad and pencil) | $26.92/each | |
| Ventilator | $13.24/use | |
| Suction | $22.06/each | |
| Medications, Injections, Treatments | Pharmacy | Cost |
| Supplies | Cost | |
| Spontaneous disease treatment/workups | N/C | |
| Surgery Surcharge | Non-Ohio State users | 64.9% fee applied |
Quality Assurance Laboratory Fees
| Description | Category | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | Technician fees | $38.53/hour |
| Laboratory services | Cost | |
| International health certificate | $106.00 |