For example, different animal species need different cages or fences and provide suitable temperature, humidity and lighting conditions. The laboratory should have a good air quality control system, including measures such as constant temperature, ventilation and air filtration, so as to reduce the risk of animals being exposed to harmful gases, bacteria or pathogens. Provide clean drinking water and proper diet to meet the nutritional needs of animals. Food and water sources should be tested regularly to ensure their safety and quality.
The laboratory should have proper hygiene management measures, including regular cleaning and disinfection of facilities, proper disposal of wastes and use of materials meeting hygiene standards. Provide appropriate environmental stimuli, such as toys, hiding places and observation windows, to promote animal behavior richness and mental health.
Construction standard of animal laboratory
1. Flow control: establish strict flow control between animals and experimenters, and use different colors of experimental clothes, shoe covers and pearl green gloves to ensure that experimenters will not come into contact with different natural or biological materials.
2. Air control: A powerful ventilation system is used to control the air flow in the laboratory. For a specific experimental area, the local exhaust module and Hepa filter are used to purify the air.
3. Water source: the facilities and equipment of the animal laboratory need water, and the water source should be set independently and not shared with other areas.
4. Equipment management: Equipment should be placed in different areas and separated from the activity area. Every part of the laboratory should be cleaned according to the basic principles, and it is suggested to develop normal disinfection habits.