There's no denying that colony maintenance is challenging, especially for biomedical research involving vulnerable animal models. Maintaining such colonies requires the proper facilities, as well as trained staff to ensure ongoing animal welfare, adherence to regulations and the ability to support fluctuating capacity needs.
In this article, we will explore:
- Balancing the costs involved with maintaining a facility and ensuring long-term maintenance of breeding colonies
- Learn the pros and cons of various hybrid services of contract breeding
- Understand the solutions that can be employed to preserve the genetic integrity of research models or re-establish a small cohort
