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Ordering Animals Frequently Asked Questions
If you are like most of our clients, the most frequent interaction with the office occurs in the process of ordering animals. We have prepared the Ordering Animals Frequently Asked Questions to guide you through the process. You can also view the Virtual Animal Requisition Form on this site. We order and receive a large number of animals each day in our operation and careful attention to details will prevent common errors. The links section at the bottom of this page takes you to the most frequently used animal vendors.

acrobat Per Diem Rate Schedule
Per diem rates are at CWRU are among the lowest rates in the country. The rate schedule was last evaluated in 2006 and can viewed in Acrobat Reader acrobat.

Calculator Per Diem Calculator
Some per diem rates at CWRU are based on a complex formula. In order to better understand how the rates are calculated, we have developed the Per Diem Rate Calculator. In order to use the functionality of the calculator you will have to have the latest version of Microsoft Excel. If you can not use the web version of the calculator, try downloading the Per Diem Calculator excell Excel File. Instructions for using the calculator can be found at Per Diem Calculator Instructions. If you still can't use the calculator, please let us know.

acrobat Inventory Sheet Sample
We take inventory of animals once monthly. The inventory is the way we collect revenue to continue providing the service you need. We have prepared an instruction sheet for completing the Inventory Sheets that can be found at Inventory Sheet Sample acrobat. This sample shows how animals should be accounted for on the inventory sheet. Inventory sheets are maintained in the Animal Room Data Book in every housing room. It is very important to follow proper procedure so that you are billed appropriately. If animals are not marked in and out of the room properly, the result will be a higher charge on your bill.