Import Request

PI RESPONSIBILITIES

PI submits VSATs request for import

PI MUST check with Collaborator at other institution to confirm whether collaborator's institution requires an MTA. If so, contact the Division of Research's General Counsel for review of the provided MTA. This must be completed PRIOR to shipment of animals

COMP. MED. RESPONSIBILITIES

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CM– Import coordinator contacts sending institution to obtain Health records and Facilities description

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Director, Veterinary Care reviews health records and husbandry processes of sending institution, requests more info

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Import coordinator finalizes the shipment of animals with sending institution, updates CM database, informs FAU PI

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Import coordinator schedules shipment of animals with transport company ( World Courier, Validated Courier)

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Approval of documents and confirmation of space availability in Quarantine by Director, Veterinary Care

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Animals arrive/acclimate while PI, sending institution and VSATs are updated by Import coordinator

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Animals in quarantine undergo testing

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Assistant Director closes import request once time and effort associated with import is billed.