About Us

At the Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART), the welfare of animals is our highest priority. We aim to provide high quality care for our animals, and promote the highest standards of animal welfare in the conduct of research and teaching at the University of New England We aim to foster a culture of excellence and compassion with regards to all aspects of animal-related teaching and research.

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Our People

CART Director - Justin Bailey

P: 02 6773 3395
E: jbailey@une.edu.au

Joining CART in 2019, Justin is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the centre. Justin is a registered veterinarian with a PhD in ruminant parasitology.

 UNE Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Officer - Sarah Radford

P:  02 6772 1172
E: sradfor3@une.edu.au

Joining CART in 2021, Sarah is responsible for the veterinary care of the teaching, research and farm animals at UNE and works closely with the UNE Animal Ethics Committee. Outside of work Sarah enjoys snow skiing, and shares this hobby with her young family (excluding Coco, the rescue greyhound).

Technical Officers

Michael Raue
E: mraue@une.edu.au

Nicole Morris
E: nmorri23@une.edu.au

Zoe Brown
E: zbrown7@une.edu.au

Karle Potts
E: kpotts6@une.edu.au

Our Services

  • Pre-submission review of AEC applications
  • Veterinary assistance and advice
  • Disease outbreak investigations including laboratory testing and post-mortem examination
  • Animal care services including husbandry, enrichment, biosecurity advice and daily monitoring and husbandry activities
  • Biosecurity advice
  • Sampling (ante- and post-mortem) including referral to a range of laboratories for complete blood and biochemistry analysis, PCR, histopathology and more
  • Training in AEC-listed procedures
  • Facility bookings
  • Facility maintenance, set-up and decontamination
  • Animal supply and delivery
  • Supply and delivery of consumables and veterinary products

Student using CART facilities

Enquiries

To book a facility, view facility availability , or view facility fees, please visit the Bookings & Facilities page.

For UNE staff requiring facility induction, or requiring training prior to commencing animal-related research, please visit the Training and Inductions page.

If you are concerned about the well-being of any animal at UNE, please visit the Animal Welfare page, or contact the UNE Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Officer.

For all other enquiries, contact the CART Director.

Useful links

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