The UNO ACUP 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 department as indicated.
| Description | Category | FY 2020 Rates | Max. Number of Animals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Static | $1.50 / cage | 5 |
| Ventilated | $1.50 / cage | 5 | |
| Open-top | $1.50 / cage | 5 | |
| Rat | Open-top | $2.57/cage | 2 (>400g each) |
| Open-top | $2.57 / cage + $4.81 weekly | 3 (<400g each) | |
| Bird | Aviary | $9.28 / cage | 10 |
| Marmoset | Standard | $13.52 / cage | 4 adult |
| Fish | Tank | $0.68/tank | Variable; <50 |
Per Diem (animal housing costs)
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.
Technical Support
The UNO ACUP offers additional support for animal users requesting technical services. Please contact swomack@unomaha.edu for more information regarding current per diem rates and technical support costs not listed here.
Rats housed with 3 animals per cage require an additional cage change per week, as indicated in the rate table above. This service costs an additional $4.81 per cage per week.
CO2 euthanasia can be performed by technical staff if requested. This service costs $6.85 per cage, based on the cost of supplies and Technician time.