Rodent Transportation Guidelines
Internal Transport (through corridors)
- Secure the cage
- secure the cage top to prevent escape
- cover all cages with a disposable paper cover prevent viewing avoid patient areas,
public elevators, etc.
External transport (through corridors and public street)
- Secure the cage
- secure the cage top to prevent escape
- place a wide rubber band around the cage to prevent if the cage is dropped
- Use a transport carrier
- special carriers may be purchased or a clean cardboard box may be used
- prevent public viewing of animals(s)
- protect the animal(s) from environmental conditions
Report escapees immediately to YARC (785-2526)
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