1. Optimization on health quality of minipig core population.
- Author
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Chen, Y. L., Chang, C. C., and Wu, S. Y.
- Subjects
LABORATORY animals ,ANIMAL welfare ,PEST control ,BIOLOGICAL research ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
Laboratory animals always play important role in development on medical research and biotechnical industry. The aim of this project is to supply high hygienic and genetic quality minimal disease, MD, mini-pigs as laboratory animals by upgrading feeding equipments and facilities, monitoring specific pathogen periodically, improving the standard operation procedures, and promoting animal welfare. 806 miniature pigs were produced in this year, 320 of them were provided to biomedical research, and the pathogen monitoring was conducted quarterly. For improving the biosecurity, pest control, environment protection and Occupational safety, finished wall painting and fly net renew of every building, paved the road, fixed the retaining wall and changed faucet switch to foot operated. Meanwhile SOP education and training were arranged once a month. And the site visit for reassessing animal care program from AAALAC International was also well prepared in November 2018. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2019