Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY

Study Guide- Animal Facility Management

1. What are the characteristics of a good animal environment?

2. What is the megaenvironment?  macroenvironment? microenvironment?

3. What should you know when planning an animal facility?

4. What is HVAC?

5. What are the purposes of ventilation in an animal facility?

6. What are the general numerical standards for temperature, humidity and air changes?

7. What is the goal of positive air flow? negative air flow?

8. What is "laminar flow"?

9. Explain the general characteristics of a cage (i.e. why we use them).

10. What are the minimum standards for cage size (what can an animal do?)?

11. What are several characteristics of bedding material?

12. Why should cedar not be used as a bedding?

13. What is the difference between direct and indirect bedding?

14. What are the characteristics or use of each type of cage listed?

    1. Shoe box

    2. Suspended cage system

    3. Front opening cage

    4. Microisolator cage

    5. Laminar flow system

    6. Transport cage

15. Complete the following chart of cage materials:

    Criteria	Stainless Steel	Poly- propylene	Poly- carbonate	Poly- phthalate	Polyphenyl- polysulfone
    Resistance to heat, rust +/o chemicals
    Impact strength
    Visibility
    Price

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