We are pleased to share a number of exciting updates from Ozgene ARC, including AAALAC accreditation for our Perth facility, updated Terms & Conditions, the introduction of timed mating requests through the ordering portal, and expanded importation services to support your research.

Full AAALAC accreditation awarded

We are excited to announce that Ozgene and Ozgene ARC have been awarded full AAALAC International accreditation for our Perth facility. With this milestone, all Ozgene-owned vivariums worldwide are now AAALAC-accredited, and our Perth facility is one of only three accredited facilities in Australia.

We relocated to our new Perth facility in December 2024. Achieving this globally recognised standard just over a year later reflects the strength of our systems and our commitment to supporting high-quality, responsible research.

Thank you to our Animal Technicians, Vets and operational staff – your dedication and expertise have made this achievement possible.

Updated Terms & Conditions

The Ozgene ARC Terms & Conditions have been updated and rewritten in plain English to make them easier to understand. The essential commercial terms remain unchanged, including existing payment terms and cancellation windows.

The update now provides greater clarity on several areas, including:

• conditions covered during animal inspection prior to dispatch,
• clear classification of standard and non-standard products, and
• strain breeding permissions.

Please note that breeding of Ozgene ARC-owned strains continues to not be permitted. Any breeding rights must be expressly granted in writing by Ozgene ARC and may be subject to licence fees, reporting obligations, and royalty arrangements.

Request timed mating via the ordering portal

Timed mating can now be requested directly through the Ozgene ARC ordering portal, streamlining quoting and coordination. This service is designed to deliver accurately staged pregnancies, supporting studies that require embryos, neonates, or age-matched cohorts.

Availability

• Mouse strains: C57BL/6J, BALB/c, ARC(S)
• Rat strains: Sprague Dawley, Wistar
• Gestational stages: E13–E18

How to request timed mating

• Log in to the Ozgene ARC ordering portal
• Click “Timed mate request” in the side menu.
• Select your required strain, delivery date, and embryo age.
• Submit your request

Our team will review your request and confirm availability. You will receive email updates on your requests, which will also be visible in your ordering portal.

Quarantine and importation

The Ozgene ARC quarantine area has been approved as an Australian Government Approved Arrangement (AA) site, enabling us to support the importation of research models and biological materials

Our comprehensive importation services include:

• Importation and quarantine
• Rederivation
• Embryo and sperm cryopreservation
• Delivery to your facility
• Colony management
• Cryo storage