Location: |
animal areas separate from personnel areas, separation of species, separation by disease status |
Construction: |
corridors, doors, windows, floors, drainage, walls, ceilings, HVAC, power & lighting, noise |
Room/cage: |
temperature, humidity, ventilation, illumination, noise control |
Cage/run: |
- sanitation, cleaning tools, food/water access, security, safety, allows undisturbed observation
- size15, rationale for Guide/ USDA exceptions, meets physiologic, behavioral16, social17 needs |
Sheltered or outdoor housing (barns, corrals, pastures, islands): |
- weather protection, ventilation & sanitation of shelters (no waste/moisture build-up)
- animal acclimation, social compatibility, roundup/restraint procedures, security |
Behavioral management: |
environmental enrichment, social grouping, animal activity |
Food: |
- feeding schedule & procedures, contamination, vendor quality control
- storage in sealed containers, expiration date labeling, vermin control, rotation of stocks |
Water: |
ad libitum unless justified, QC procedures |
Bedding: |
species appropriate, keeps animals dry, QC procedures, minimizes scientific variables |
Sanitation: |
frequency of bedding change (note Guide exceptions), cleaning & disinfection, monitoring |
Waste disposal: |
procedures for collection, storage & disposal of waste; hazardous waste; animal carcasses |
Pest control: |
regularly scheduled, documented program including control of rodent pests & insecticide use |
Emergency, weekend, & holiday animal care: |
provision for accessible contact information, monitoring of backup systems, veterinary care, a disaster plan that takes into account both personnel and animals |
Animal identification and records |
cage/rack cards contain required information, clinical records accessible and appropriate |
Genetics and nomenclature: |
appropriate genetic records & monitoring procedures, use of standardized nomenclature |
Storage: |
food and bedding, supplies, drugs & biologics, waste material, hazardous material, carcasses |
Personnel: |
locker rooms, administration and training |
Specialized space: |
receiving, quarantine, isolation, necropsy, radiography, diet preparation |
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