MONKEY COLONY MANAGEMENT
Abstract
The discipline of laboratory animals medicine encompasses disease control, nutrition, genetics, breeding, housing, environment, and administration. Supplies needed by the laboratory include drugs, protective clothing for animal attendants, sterilization equipment, food, house-cleaning equipment, litter, and other material necessary to maintain the health of large numbers of animals. The quarantine period is utilized to isolate and possibly destroy those pathogens which constitute a threat to the health of the other animals. Material for cages must be non-corrosive and durable to withstand rough handling during washing operations and assault by large animals. In- colony disease incidence can be decreased by the institution of combinations plan of chemical disinfection plus steam sterilization. Establishment of an adequate record system is imperative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0635378
Entities
People
- Robert J Young
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine