Adopting Disposable Caging: Case Study of Breeding Results
By Dr. Marek Piechowiak
The cage wash was old and failing, the boiler needed replacing, cost estimates were staggering, and the construction period would put our breeding operation in jeopardy. Faced with this situation we compared disposable IVC caging to the washable system we were using at the time.
Disposable Caging – How it Helped Our Lab Grow
By Dr. Richard Lin
Explora Biolabs was looking to scale up rapidly, and disposable caging offered financial
and operational benefits.
Designing for Natural Behaviour
By Mike Jackson
A focus group looks at creating a rat cage with animal welfare at the forefront
The Evolution of Individually Ventilated Cages
By Gianpaolo Milite, DVM, M.Sc.
The evolution of caging systems over recent decades has run parallel to changes in the requirements coming from academic institutions and the research industry.
Coordinating IVC Racks with Building's HVAC Systems: Ships passing in the night?
By Walter Broner, AIA, CSI, LEED AP
A look at the most commonly encountered ventilation schemes for holding rooms intended to be equipped with IVC racks and the decisions to be made in concert by owner and the design professional in order to ensure a successful, reduced-stress project.
Automation: A New Era!
By Bruce Ginder
“Cage handling automation does not work!” How often have you heard this in the hallway discussions of industry conventions or meetings?
Facility Automation: Focusing Your Scope on Optimizing IVC Performance
By Rick Deitrich
Having spent a considerable amount of time over the past 30 years working with planners, architects, engineers, facility directors, and supervisors, I have come to appreciate the challenges that confront the design team and the importance of considering each of the disciplines that are brought to the table.
The Realities of Energy Efficiency in Ventilated Housing Systems
By Gail A. Heidbrink, RLATG
Ventilated caging systems have been a primary contributor to the rapid advances of biomedical research in recent decades. Their increased usage has also been an indirect contributor to energy savings for many institutions for a variety of factors.
Disposable Caging -- Yes or No?
By Dr. Robert Faith, DVM, Ph.D, DACLAM
The decision of whether or not to use disposable caging is a serious one. Here are some factors to consider.
The ABCs of IVCs
By Sally Thomas
Things to think about when purchasing and using individually ventilated caging systems.
I Need Some Air: A primer on direct connected IVCs
By Kevin Johnson
Planning, designing, and implementing a facility with ventilated rodent racks directly connected to facility supply and exhaust air systems isn’t rocket science.
Customizing Equipment
By Dave Demorotski
Once you have fully evaluated your own needs and have decided you require special equipment for your facility, there are questions you should ask potential manufacturers of your custom caging before making your purchase decision.
HVAC : Making the Connection
By Brian Bilecki, BSME
Options for integrating with HVAC systems have continued to grow. Better understanding of the variables involved and the development of new products have given us more tools with which to explore these options.
