On your AKKPS Litter Notification, you will see both Animal Name and Reg #.
These are exactly what must be entered on the UC Davis submission form. These requirements ensure each entry is unique for UC Davis record keeping.

• Please do not use call names in the Animal Name field.
• Please add “AKKPS” before the registration number when entering the Animal NumberThese requirements ensure each entry is unique for UC Davis record keeping.

Once the animal is fully registered, the AKKPS Registrar will assign the official Registered Name, which will then be added to your UC Davis report.

Please add the following information on your envelope:

• Animal Name (exactly as assigned on the litter notification)
• Animal’s AKKPS Number
• VGL Sample Number (found under the barcode on the printed sheet included with your samples)
• Sex of the animal

Please do not use plastic baggies, as they retain moisture that can damage samples.