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Frequently Requested
FAQs about Research Animals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Animal Care
Q: Do animal facilities have enough PPE?
A: Check with your facility manager to see if there is enough PPE. To conserve PPE, please limit entry to animal facilities and complete tasks with the fewest number of people required.
Animal Training
Q: How can I get hands-on animal training?
A: Please contact the RARC trainers: trainer@rarc.wisc.edu if your research is restarting and you will need to work with animals within a month.
Q: Will I need to complete hands-on training within 30 days of being added to a protocol?
A: The complete-by date for hands-on training has been extended. However, if you will be working with your animals within a month, please contact the RARC trainers: trainer@rarc.wisc.edu to schedule a one-on-one training session.
