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Available Cage Tags and Tape
Printed Tape
LAMS offers printed tape for your use. This tape is non-residue and in most cases must be accompanied by an approved LAMS Service/Equipment Request.
Death Notice Cage Tag
If a dead animal is found, LAMS will complete a Death Notice. The notice is left in the room for up to 72 hours.
Separation Notice Cage Tag
If animals must be separated for any reason (e.g. fighting, overcrowded), LAMS will complete a LAMS Separation Notice. The notice remains on the cage until removed by the researcher.
Veterinary Tags and Cage Cards
“RA/RVT Check” Tag-
Placed on cage to direct vet staff to animal(s) with a health concern.
Tag must accompany an Animal Health Notification/Record form.
These tags may only be removed by LAMS staff.
Health Problem Notice (HPN)-
Placed behind cage card by vet staff after veterinary assessment.
The HPN must never leave the animal room. If the animal(s) is euthanized, date the HPN with the euthanasia date and clip to the grey binder.
Breeding Colony Tags and Cage Cards
DOB Card
LAMS places on all breeding cages.
Dead litters are noted with “FD” (found dead) next to the date of birth.
“DO NOT DISTURB FOR FIVE DAYS FROM DOB” Tag
LAMS places on cages with new litters.
“TIME TO WEAN” Tag
LAMS places on cage when litters reach weaning.
Researchers are still responsible for monitoring breeding colonies daily.
“OVERCROWDED” Tag
LAMS places on cage when animal exceed weaning age.
LAMS may separate any overcrowded cage.
Used if cage is exceeding allotment of animals approved by UC IACUC Policy #001 or LAMS guidelines.
See LAMS guidelines for species specific weaning and overcrowding criteria.
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