Individually ventilated cage

The animals may produce false results which may prove vital at a later stage, e.g., in drug trials on humans.

Special caging systems are often used alongside many other barriers to keep unwanted materials out of range of the animals.

The IVC-systems in which the animals are kept in ensures they are fully protected by use of HEPA-filters (high efficiency-particulate air) that defends them from all micro-organisms.

A process of sterilisation of all items to be passed in to the barrier unit including bedding material, food etc.

An external ventilation unit supplies the cages with fresh HEPA-filtered air which passes through the filter lids.