Animal Research Wing

Facility Supervisor: Dr. Angela Black

Our Animal Research Wing, which is part of the Animal Science Building, is a modern small and large animal facility that is capable of handling a wide variety of animal species including mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, quail, sheep, swine, and cattle. The facility includes small animal rooms suitable for rodents, rabbits etc., including a barrier isolation facility used to house mice in micro-isolation cages. The unit also includes quarters for poultry and quail either in floor pens or cage units along with intermediate sized rooms configured to handle sheep, swine, and fish, and a large animal room currently configured for large fish tanks to support aquaculture, but capable of handling large cattle. Ancillary laboratories include surgical suites, preparatory laboratories, feed mixing and storage rooms and cage wash facilities.