Rat Resources:
RGD (Rat Genome Database)
Rat Genome Project at BCM
NCBI: Rat Genome Resources
Rat Mapping Resources at Wellcome Trust Centre
Rat Atlas
Rat Development (UNSW Embryology)
NBRP (The National BioResource Project for the Rat in Japan)
Rat ENU Mutagenesis
Eurotrans
Riken BioResource Center: NBRP Rat genome BAC clones
ILAR Lab Code Registry
Norecopa: rat procedures and video of functional rat anatomy
Other Repositories:
MMRRC (Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Centers)
MU MMRRC (University of Missouri)
NSRRC (National Swine Resource & Research Center)
ZFIN (The Zebrafish Model Organism Database)
National Gnotobiotic Rodent Resource
Primate Resources
NIH Office of Research Infrastructure (ORIP) Division of Comparative Medicine
05.21.2026
Weather and Shipping
The welfare of the animals is of utmost importance and as we head into the summer months, inclement weather and excessive heat will delay/prevent shipments of live animals. Be aware that hot temperatures between June and mid-September may negatively impact the ability of couriers to safely ship animals so please plan your live animal orders accordingly.
05.21.2026
Provide Your Input on NIH's Proposed Strategic Plan by May 26, 2026.
The NIH is currently seeking input for its next strategic plan, and a major focus of this framework involves the future of animal research. Because these high-level policies directly impact the future of the RRRC and your work, it’s crucial that the scientific community participates. The NIH has provided a short feedback form that only takes a few minutes to complete. Please consider submitting your input. URL: https://grants.nih.gov/
07.30.2025
Animal Models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
NAMs are lab (e.g., organoids and iPSCs) or computer-based methods intended to expand our tools for modeling human biology and disease. While this field is rapidly evolving, the need for animal models remains, especially for situations where a complex biological system is necessary. In addition, animal models serve as vital in vivo controls for the validation and verification of emerging NAMs.