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October 3, 2007 | Volume 1, Issue 34

2008 TURNKEY AWARDS – DEADLINE DECEMBER 14, 2007.
The 2008 TurnKey Awards, sponsored by ALN® Magazine and Tecniplast, are comprised of the Facility of the Year Award and the Facility Leader of the Year Award. Complete details and nomination forms can be found by clicking here.

FEATURE ARTICLE

AVMA updates euthanasia guidelines
The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced an update to its 2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia.

Now called the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia, it includes the addition of a physical method for euthanasia, and a clear statement against recent misinterpretation of the guidelines.

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PRODUCT FOCUS

AllerGard NU-617 Cage Changing Station/ Procedure Cabinet
The AllerGard NU-617 Cage Changing Station /Procedure Cabinet provides sterility and protection for research animals as well as protecting personnel from allergens shed during the sensitive handling of small animals. The adjustable height feature allows lab technicians to comfortably stand at the cabinet to perform cage changes or with an optional clear acrylic closure panel, close off one side of the changing station converting it to a sit-down procedure workstation. (NuAire)

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IN THE MAGAZINE

The Latest Buzz on Insectaries
In the last ten years, there has been a considerable increase in demand for insectaries in laboratories, particularly in the government sector. This article will explore the reasons behind the increase in demand, the guidelines used to design these facilities, and the common characteristics and details of design.

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