Animal Care Systems

ARES Scientific Acquires Animal Care Systems

Effective January 1, 2026, ARES Scientific completed the acquisition of Animal Care Systems, bringing one of the most trusted names in high-density rodent housing under the ARES family. Animal Care Systems has spent decades developing and refining IVC rack systems that prioritize animal welfare, research reproducibility, and vivarium space efficiency — a mission that aligns directly with ARES Scientific’s commitment to equipping research institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories, and academic facilities with best-in-class vivarium equipment.

With the acquisition, the full Animal Care Systems product catalog is now available exclusively through ARES Scientific. Researchers and vivarium managers can browse, configure, and request quotes for the complete ACS line — from rodent caging systems and IVC rack assemblies to animal watering solutions and vivarium equipment and supplies — all backed by ARES Scientific’s expert consultation and service network.

About Animal Care Systems

Animal Care Systems designs high-density individually ventilated cage (IVC) systems engineered around the needs of both the animal and the researcher. Their signature passive convection airflow technology eliminates motors and blowers from the rack entirely, creating quieter, vibration-free holding rooms that reduce animal stress and support more reliable research outcomes. ACS products are trusted by scientists, veterinarians, facility managers, and animal care technicians at research institutions worldwide.

The ACS product line includes mouse and rat housing systems across multiple configurations, material handling equipment, and a comprehensive range of cage components, accessories, and HVAC integration products. The flagship ARES OptiMice II IVC System delivers the highest animal density on the market at 110 cages per square meter, while maintaining full backward compatibility with existing OptiMice cage inventories. The OptiRat GenII and OptiRat Plus systems extend the same passive airflow philosophy to rat, hamster, gerbil, and other rodent housing applications.

Shop Animal Care Systems Products at ARES Scientific

Browse the full Animal Care Systems product catalog available through ARES Scientific, including IVC rack systems, cage components, watering accessories, and vivarium support equipment. All ACS products are backed by a five-year parts and labor warranty and are available for quote through the ARES Scientific team at 720-283-0177 ext. 2.

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