For transfer of animals between rooms, please follow these instructions:
1 - Ensure your intended transfer only moves animals DOWN the room order list, not up. See Room Order Policy for clarification.
2 - Go to Topaz > Animal Census > Cages > Edit Cages > Select Cage IDs > OK > Click on the Pencil on the left-hand side of the screen > Click on the location to select the NEW location & cage type. It is recommended that you also fill in the Contact Info section at this time. > SAVE.
3 - Print new cage cards reflecting the changes, and carefully transport animals to their new location. If DLAR's Biosecurity Staff have any questions about this transfer, you will be contacted.
4 - Please see the Transportation of Animals by PI Staff (link to PDF) Policy for additional requirements when transfer requires exiting the animal facilities with live animals.
Facility Transfer Form - For transport of more than 2 cages between facilities.
The Protocol Transfer Form, for transferring animals from one protocol to another, is available by logging into Topaz, navigating to Animal Orders, Creating a New Order and selecting the Transfer Animals Form.