LARC Recharges
- Program Information
- Rates
- Technical and Professional Services
Program Information
The following table gives the per diem rates for the care and housing of laboratory animals. Per diems cover these basic services: feed, special diets, health checks, cage changes and cleaning.
Notice of New LARC Rates
UCSF Budget Office has reviewed and approved FY 25-26 LARC recharge rates. New rates will go into effect on 7/01/2025. The new rate table is attached.
Projected Rates FY 26-27
The UCSF Budget Office has requested that LARC rates be recalculated on a regular frequent schedule. Please take into account that the attached rates will increase by 4-5% in the next fiscal year.
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LARC Recharge Rates FY 25-26 |
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| Per Diem Rates | Unit | Current-Effective 7/1/2025 |
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Dog / Swine |
per animal |
$39.40 |
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Sheep |
per animal |
$45.69 |
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Primate |
per animal |
$34.36 |
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Rodents ‐ BSL2 / Immunodeficient / IRQ |
per cage |
$2.49 |
| Rodent- BSL3 | per cage | $2.73 |
| USDA-covered rodents | per cage | $3.10 |
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Rats ‐ Barrier & Conventional |
per cage |
$2.00 |
| Mice ‐ Barrier & Conventional | per cage | $1.14 |
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Rabbits / Guinea pigs |
per animal |
$8.05 |
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Amphibians |
per tank |
$15.11 |
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Birds |
per cage |
$5.12 |
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Other Rates |
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Surgery ‐ assisted hour |
per hour |
$545.00 |
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Surgery ‐ unassisted hour |
per hour |
$114.00 |
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Veterinarian |
per hour |
$199.00 |
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Complex Surgical Procedures |
per hour |
$110.00 |
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Vet Nurse/ SRA |
per hour |
$110.00 |
| Manager/Supervisor | per hour | $116.00 |
| Animal Tech | per hour | $68.00 |
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Driver |
per hour |
$70.00 |
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Commercial Animal ‐ surcharge |
all animals |
13.3% |