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Department of Animal Research Services (DARS)

Department of Animal Research Services (DARS)

The Department of Animal Research Services (DARS) is responsible for managing the facilities in which animals are maintained for teaching and research programs. DARS provides a full spectrum of animal care and services including the acquisition of equipment and supplies; the acquisition and disposition of animals; consulting and veterinary services. The facility and animal-care programs are managed to provide quality humane animal care in compliance with federal, state and university laws, regulations and policies.