Health Surveillance
Health Surveillance at LARC has three aspects:
- Daily Clinical examination: Rodents are examined by LARC Vet /Animal technician for signs of illness, injury, or abnormal behavior in animals.
- Sentinel Monitoring Program: Sentinel rodents are used to monitor the health status of mice and rats colonies as per FELASA recommendation.
- Environmental Monitoring Program: Several laboratory tests are used to ensure sanitation and sterilization in LARC are monitored.