An Exploration on Reconstruction of Animal Laboratory
Objective To establish SPF degree of animal facility which is available for researchers in our university and conforms to National Standard ( GB 14925-2001). Methods On the basis of the original civil, the breeding room is installed of individually ventilated cages ( IVC) and clean bench, using the air-condition and purification system. Results After the transformation, the laboratory has passed acceptance of provincial science and technology department. Lots of SD and Wistar rats, as well as KM and ICR mice, BALB/C, C57BL/6, BALB/c-nu mice live and grow in normal condition, with almost 100% survival rate in the laboratory. Conclusion Under the environment of preliminary purification, installation of IVC system is a new desirable model of animal facility for animal experiment, it is economic, practical and manageable.