Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR), a service entity of the Florida State University Office of Research, is responsible for care of all vertebrate animals used in teaching and research across the University. Laboratory Animal Resources is dedicated to advancing the teaching and research missions of the University by maintaining exemplary standards of animal care and providing exceptional support in the use of laboratory animals.
FSU adheres to the highest standards of animal care and maintains an Assurance with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare and is a United States Department of Agriculture registered research facility. The FSU Animal Care and Use Program has been continuously accredited by AAALAC International since 2002.