There exist many methods and strategies for monitoring rodent colonies for microbial agents. Several general principles are applicable when developing and assessing the efficacy of a microbiological ...

Current guidelines pertaining to the housing of laboratory animals express caging standards for rodents in terms of minimum floor space and minimum height, relative to the body weight of the animal.

The number of air changes per hour (ACH), an important index for individually ventilated cages (IVC), strongly affects the cage microenvironment and the health of laboratory animals. The objective of ...