Exporting Rodents to Other Institutions
To send rodents to other institutions, first contact the Tufts Tech Transfer office, mta@tufts.edu, to determine if a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) is required to export the animals to another institution. If an MTA is required, it should be in place before the animals are shipped.
Next, complete the online Tufts CMS Rodent Export Request form. Tufts CMS will send a health report to the receiving institution. Wait for shipment authorization from the receiving facility, then arrange for shipment of the animals. Detailed instructions and additional information on the shipment process are provided in the Rodent Export Guidelines. Contact TuftsCMS-exports@tufts.edu for questions you may have regarding the rodent exportation process.
