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A new carcass disposal technology.
There is a new technology now on the market for carcass disposal called reverse polymerization. Reverse polymerization is the reduction of organic material through the application of microwave energy in an oxygen depleted (nitrogen-rich) atmosphere.
- Fr...
| | 11.29.07
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A possible key to eliminating parvo virus.
There is empirical evidence that the irradiation of feed may be a factor in eliminating parvo virus. The parvo virus can affect cellular growth kinetics and immune response in research animals, both of which are key factors in assessing research outc...
| | 11.27.07
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Pros & Cons
Ventilated cage systems save 10-15% of program space (less space allocated to walls and circulation corridors). Ventilated cage systems also make it easier to absorb changes in the program and principal investigators. However, it presents more of a challe...
| | 11.25.07
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Planning for your expansion.
If you are planning to expand your BSL-3 space, plan on one of the fallouts being the demand for more BSL-2 space as well.
- From Tradeline’s Animal Research Facilities 2007 Conference
Learn about the Pitfalls of Biocontainment Facility Projects ...
| | 11.23.07
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Well-sealed conduits prevent air loss.
You can experience from one to two percent air loss from an animal facility if conduits are poorly sealed. Seal conduits with Permagum and not silicon, because Permagum can be more easily removed if a renovation is required. Also, use solid electrical box...
| | 11.22.07
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Guidelines for selection of flooring and interior finishes.
In large animal facilities, light and light-colored materials is a big deal in terms of animal behavior. Large animal will move toward lighted areas and light-colored surfaces, and they will move away from dark areas and dark-colored surfaces. Also, consi...
| | 11.20.07
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Timing your assessment study for optimal impact.
If you are taking on the job of making major operational or facilities improvements to an animal operation, four to ten weeks is the optimal time period for doing your opportunity assessment study. Less time will lead to superficial findings and missed op...
| | 11.19.07
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High throughput systems and technologies.
New high-efficiency cage wash systems are now available that, in comparison to the older machines, are 40% less costly to operate and are 60% faster (more through-put). Another efficiency enhancing technology for cage wash and rack operations is to p...
| | 11.18.07
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The challenge is decontamination.
Combining in vivo imaging with biocontainment presents totally new facility planning and operating challenges due to the problem of decontaminating imaging equipment, using biosafety equipment in proximity to strong magnetic fields, cross contamination at...
| | 11.17.07
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Recruitment, training, and security.
One of the big impacts of growing your biocontainment programs where animals are involved is the labor impact which involves recruitment of biosafety personnel, training of staff on biosafety, more administrative infrastructure, and (where Select Agents a...
| | 11.15.07
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Rederivation by embryo transfer and cryopreservation.
Rederivation by embryo transfer can provide a cost-effective option to the costly, space consuming, and problematical quarantine protocols for animal imports. That policy will have significant facility planning implications. Also be aware that cryopreserv...
| | 11.14.07
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Explore new technologies for water purification.
There are signs that water availability is becoming a major factor in operating cost and the ability to expand animal programs at existing sites. There are new autoclave designs that can cut water consumption dramatically. Also, the new reverse osmosis un...
| | 11.13.07
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A vacuum sealed dumpter controls dust and odor.
To eliminate dust and odor from bedding disposal operations, use a sealed vacuum dumpster. Additionally, a challenge in trying to use heat-recovery wheels to recover energy from vivarium exhausts is that the wheels pick up and re-transmit odors.
- From T...
| | 11.12.07
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