Animal Imports
To initiate the animal import process, please submit the animal import form to [email protected].
All animals entering JHU, except those from the production colonies of several large RAR-approved US vendors, must go through import and quarantine procedures.
Rodent Quarantine
- All rodents from institutions other than those approved by RAR (i.e., not from RAR-approved vendors) must be quarantined and tested to ensure that pathogens are not introduced into JHU rodent colonies.
- Quarantined animals are typically released 4 to 10 weeks after arrival.
- Quarantine access is restricted to RAR staff. Upon request, RAR may provide services while animals are in quarantine, including tagging, collection of samples for genotyping, and simple procedures per protocol. All services are on a fee-for-service basis.
- Quarantine fees are based on administrative and technical time plus diagnostic tests
Rodent Import and Quarantine Service Rates
| Service Item | Unit | FY26 Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Import- Admin & Logistics Fee | Per hour | $62.00 |
| Quarantine Base Rate (1-10 cages) | Each | $668.00 |
| Quarantine – Mouse diagnostic PCR (1-10) | Each | $151.25 |
| Quarantine – Rat diagnostic PCR (1-10 cages) | Each | $220.00 |
| Import- Courier Transport Costs | Each | at cost – billed by courier |
| Quarantine Bypass/Terminal Use (requires pre-approval) | Each | $334.00 |
| Import/Export – Quarantine Tech Services (ear tagging, tissue collection, etc). | Per 1/2 hour | $20.00 |
Need Help?
Contact 410-502-2537 or send an email to [email protected].