Caster Brakes Provide Added Care for Animals and Support Staff
By Mike Titizian
Forces of inertia and momentum become much more dangerous when animal laboratory equipment is mounted with casters.
Caster Safety in Laboratory Environments
By Mike Titizian
We all know that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but why wait to hear the squeak, or feel the drag of the wheel, or attempt to suppress vibrating casters?
Pneumatic Conveying of Bedding
By Doan Pendleton
Automated systems can cut labor in half and reduce waste stream by 75 percent.
Since You Asked…. “How can we purchase equipment on shrinking budgets?”
By Jack Metterville
Make a number of inquiries and don’t be afraid to ask for the best price.
Case Study: The Lorry I. Lokey Stem Cell Research Building at Stanford University
By Reese Zasio
The new 26,000 cage facility focused on achieving utility savings and recycling goals.
Animal Bedding Selection Criteria
By Fred Faehner
From type of product to dispensing, disposal, and animal welfare, bedding choice has an impact in your facility.
Bringing the Wild Inside the Lab: The Enrichment Dilemma
By Vera Baumans, Helen Kelly
Recent studies have shown that enrichment improves the results of laboratory experiments, but it can make experiments more expensive and labour intensive. How much enrichment is sufficient?
Lab Animal Care: Guidelines to Good Practice in Housing and Handling
By Vera Baumans, Helen Kelly
A checklist for good practice when caring for rodents in the laboratory.
Composting of Animal Bedding at Emory’s Division of Animal Resources
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Emory University and Greenco Environmental have partnered to compost animal bedding as part of a larger program aiming for sustainable waste reduction.
Since You Asked...How can I get some of the equipment that I know big labs are getting rid of?”
By Jack Metterville
"We’re a small facility. How can I get some of the equipment that I know big labs are getting rid of?”
Bedding For Laboratory Animals
By Andrew Aston
The type of bedding used in a facility can greatly influence the results of experimental procedures.
Animal Containment Workstations: Minimising Cage Change Hazards
By XQ Lin
Allergens can cause irritating skin and respiratory disorders. One way to minimise allergens in the laboratory is through the use of animal containment workstations.
Mouse Bedding and Enrichment
By Darren McRoy
Using the right type of mouse bedding and enrichment for your lab is crucial to cleanliness, animal welfare, and accurate results.
Buying and Selling Refurbished Equipment
By Scott Gardner
Buying refurbished equipment and selling your surplus makes sense in a tough economy.
Bedding Out, Bedding In
By Darren McRoy
Many bedding disposal and dispensing products offer distinct advantages to save animal facilities both time and money.
Innovations for the Betterment of Research: The Margaret M. Alkek Building for Biomedical Research at the Baylor College of Medicine
By Jerry Percifield, John J. Sharp, Ph.D.
This article will present and discuss the new Margaret M. Alkek Building for Biomedical Research (ABBR) and the new technologies, designs and protocols that have been implemented in this world-class facility.
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.
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?
Selecting Plastic Animal Cages
By Dave Demorotski
Buying on price is one way. But if you can answer a few what’s and how’s about your facility caging needs and procedures, you can purchase cages that will last longer plus add value.
Robotics & Automation - What's Right For You, Stage I: Preparing for Automation
By Patrick McIntyre, Som Homphothichak, Jerry Percifield, Magnus Nilsson
This article will focus on the cage processing tasks required on a daily basis and the equipment and processes available to support the efficient completion of these tasks.
Robotics & Automation - What's Right For You, Stage II: Design Considerations For Automation
By Patrick McIntyre, Som Homphothichak, Jerry Percifield, Magnus Nilsson
The initial phase of developing a design for a cage processing area with robotics and automation includes discussions to establish the goals, requirements, and budget.
Laboratory Biosafety in Rodent Biocontainment
By Michael Sidelsky, RLATG
Rodent biocontainment environments encompass a number of engineering, design, safety, equipment, and ventilation considerations.
Robotic Automation
By John Masucci, Magnus Nilsson
Design, cost savings, and employee welfare considerations for the vivarium
The ABCs of IVCs
By Sally Thomas
Things to think about when purchasing and using individually ventilated caging systems.