Load Capacity of Casters and Wheels
By Mike Titizian
The ease with which carts, laboratory equipment, mobile tables, or animal cages are maneuvered in any application are dependent upon the casters affixed them. But are the casters suitable for the load carrying capacity of the equipment?
Cultural Differences in Shanghai
By Jayne Mackta
The world is becoming smaller. Here’s some advice on working in Shanghai.
International Transport of Laboratory Animals
By Michael Hackett
Planning and executing a shipment of precious GEMS internationally can be an overwhelming experience.
Transportation of Research Animals
By Moshe Shalev, MSc, VMD, DACLAM
In recent years, the volume of biomedical research involving animals has increased, and along with it, the demand for the safe transportation of research animals.
Regulation Update - April 2007
By Moshe Shalev, MSc, VMD, DACLAM
FDA To Bar Certain Cattle Materials from Medical Devices to Protect them from BSE; NIH Clarifies Policy on Allowable Costs for Activities Involving Animals; New European Union Regulations Will Improve Animal Welfare during Transport
Safe and Proper Transportation
By Erik Liebegott
Whether across the globe or across town, there are choices and options that help ensure a safe journey for research animals.
Lab Animal Transport: Reducing Stress During Shipping
By John Monetti, Roberta Perna-Collins
The aim of this article is to present information that will help open a dialogue between you and your transportation provider. That is, to help you ask valuable questions, leading to better-informed decisions on the type of service that is most appropriate for any particular shipping requirement.