Animal Research Facility

ARF Mission and Policies

Mission

• The primary function of the ARF is to assist investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal experiments in accord with the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles.
• This is achieved by development and maintenance of a comprehensive, high quality animal care and use program, which is AAALAC accredited and complies with all Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to Laboratory Animal Research.

HSC Policies on the Use Of Animals

1. Training Requirements for using animals
2. Responsibilities associated with using animals in research and teaching
3. Animal Housing in Laboratories
4. UNM Policy on Animal Care and Use

Access to the ARF

• Access Policies