Vivarium Services at Tufts CMS

At Tufts Comparative Medicine Services (CMS), our Vivarium Services are dedicated to providing exceptional animal care and husbandry support to facilitate groundbreaking preclinical research. Backed by decades of experience and AAALAC accreditation, our husbandry team ensures that every aspect of animal housing and care meets the highest standards of welfare, hygiene, and regulatory compliance. Whether you are conducting routine studies or working on specialized research, our vivarium services offer the reliability and expertise you need to succeed.

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Comprehensive Husbandry Services

Our husbandry team manages every detail of animal care to allow researchers to focus on their studies. Services include:

  • Animal Management: Receipt, transport, and safe housing of newly obtained animals, ensuring seamless integration into our facilities.
  • Daily Care: Routine feeding, watering, and health monitoring, with referrals to our veterinary staff when necessary.
  • Specialized Support: Provision of custom diets, medicated water, and enrichment programs tailored to specific research needs.
  • Facility Maintenance: Regular cleaning, decontamination, and vermin control to maintain optimal conditions for your studies.
  • Sterilization Expertise: Sanitization of cages, feed, and bedding, with advanced sterilization methods for immunocompromised animals.

  • Our vivarium facilities include three state-of-the-art AAALAC-accredited environments, featuring a 22,700-square-foot rodent facility, an 11,200-square-foot mixed animal facility, and a cutting-edge Zebrafish and Aquatics Core. Each space is designed to optimize research workflows and ensure animal well-being. Housing options include specialized environments for radionuclides, hazardous agents, and immunocompromised rodents, supported by individually ventilated cages and enhanced biosecurity protocols.

  • Looking for details about the spaces we offer? From procedure rooms to specialized housing areas, our facilities are equipped with the tools and technology to support a wide range of research needs. Check out our Facilities page to learn more about our vivariums and research environments.

  • From additional cage changes to special diets and medicated water, our Husbandry Office is here to accommodate your specific research needs. For details on available services and submission guidelines, visit our Husbandry Requests Page to ensure your project is set up for success.