Category: Lab Notes: Animal Research
Barrier Facility
A barrier facility is a highly controlled environment designed to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious agents, contaminants, or…
Microisolator
A microisolator is a specialized containment system designed to maintain a controlled microenvironment for laboratory animals, particularly rodents used in…
Quarantine
Quarantine is a public health practice of separating and restricting the movement of individuals, animals, or goods that may have…
Sentinel Animal
A Sentinel Animal is a specialized type of service animal trained to detect and alert to subtle physiological changes in…
Individually Ventilated Cage
An Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) is a specialized housing system for laboratory animals, designed to improve biosecurity, animal welfare, and…