- All animals are purchased through the SAP system and must adhere to the Animal Procurement Order (ANPO) guidelines.
- All animal research must be approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).
- No animal may enter any Johns Hopkins animal facility except through Research Animal Resources.
Need Help?
Contact the RAR Business Office at 410-955-3713 or [email protected] for assistance or additional information.
Research Animal Sources
Most research animals used within JHU are purchased from commercial suppliers and dealers.
Animals entering JHU from private sources or other institutions require approval from the rodent import coordinator.
Rodents
Rodents purchased from JHU-approved vendors may be brought directly into JHU rodent colonies, which are maintained free from a wide variety of rodent pathogens. Rodents acquired from non-approved vendors or other institutions must be brought in through rodent quarantine, where they are assessed for excluded pathogens.
Approved Rodent Sources
- Charles River Laboratories
- Envigo
- Hilltop
- Jackson Laboratories
- NIA
- Taconic
- MMRRC Missouri
- MMRRC UNC Chapel Hill
Non-Human Primates
For questions regarding primates, please email [email protected].
Commercial Imports
Many NHPs are available from commercial importers and breeders. All primates from outside sources must undergo a quarantine period *, usually lasting a minimum of 6 weeks.
* Quarantine space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Specific instructions on the process for NHPs will be available soon.
Large Animals
Larger animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and farm animals, are available commercially from a limited number of sources. Special request orders, such as pregnant sheep or goats, must be placed well in advance and may have seasonal availability.
Approved Large Animal Sources
- Marshall Bioresources
- Sinclair Bio Resources
- Oak Hill Genetics
Additional, specific, instructions on the process for Large Animal orders will be available soon.
Non-Traditional Species
For questions regarding non-traditional species, please email [email protected].
Placing Animal Orders
New Investigators
Before you order:
1. Ensure that your study has an approved ACUC protocol.
2. Submit a request to establish an eSirius ID.
- All animal orders must be placed through SAP using an Animal Procurement Order (ANPO) shopping cart.
- Follow the ANPO Guidelines for placing animal orders.
- Follow these specific instructions for placing CRL orders.
- Follow these specific instructions for placing NIA orders.
- Follow these specific instructions for placing Jackson Labs orders.
- Follow each vendor’s specific instructions for obtaining quotes to ensure accurate pricing when placing animal orders.
- Provide:
- Valid ACUC protocol number
- Vendor quote
- Accurate item description, stock #, and price
- Complete housing area location
Animal Ordering Holiday Deadlines
- The JHU winter holiday is December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026. Tentatively, the deadline for ordering animals is December 9, 2025, with confirmation to be announced.
- Orders placed December 10, 2025 – January 1, 2026 will be expected to be delivered the week of January 5, 2026, contingent on the vendor’s ability to meet deliveries due to the holidays.
- The deadline for placing orders through RAR remains Tuesday by 5 pm. If a holiday lands on a Tuesday, orders are due by 4 pm the day before. Investigators should plan for and anticipate possible delays in ordering and delivery during weeks with holiday(s) due to both JHU and vendor closures. Specific questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Animal Ordering Service Rates
SERVICE ITEM | UNIT | FY26 RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent Ordering Fee | Each | $10.00 |
| Other Ordering Fee | Each | $50.00 |
| Non-Mammal Ordering Fee | Each | $10.00 |
Common Issues That Cause Delay
If your order has any of the following issues, it will be rescheduled for two weeks later:
- Animal not available
- No housing space available
- Expired or invalid protocol number
- The order quantity exceeds the approved animal count
- Missing or incorrect info (protocol number, housing area, PI name, stock number, price, age, weight, sex)
What Happens After Ordering
After Delivery
It is the responsibility of all ANPO order initiators to complete all Goods Receipts within 7 days of delivery to comply with JHU policy and to initiate payment for goods received
- The animal ordering team validates protocols and verifies compliance with ANPO Guidelines before processing.
- You will be notified by email of any issues or delays.
- Once approved, animals are shipped and delivered to JHU’s central receiving dock.
- Upon arrival, RAR staff inspect animals and deliver them to housing facilities. Click here to view all RAR Housing & Per Diem rates.
*Animals without a valid JHU Purchase Order (PO) number will not be delivered.