Welcome to ALN Europe™ Current Issue: May/June 2008 ALN Europe™ provides the most current information
on resources, products and information to design, build and equip today's research
animal facilities. Our subscribers include facility directors, veterinarians,
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Commercial software applications for research facilities have been available for over 25 years but have not been widely accepted or implemented until the last ten years or so.
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Implementing a comprehensive computerized tracking system in your animal room involves analyzing your current system, developing requirements, researching available solutions, preparing the site and staff and, finally, implementation. It is not an easy task but the rewards more than make up for the original cost and effort.
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In recent years, preclinical research has evolved considerably to exploit the benefits of wireless communications. The most obvious manifestation has been the advent of telemetry systems (invasive and non-invasive) providing higher quality data generated by less stressed subjects
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Most all of us are aware that certain dietary choices can increase or decrease the likelihood of developing certain diseases. Our diets can also change our metabolism as well the levels of circulating factors (hormones, lipids, etc.) which may be markers for disease risk. What is often overlooked is the fact that these concepts also apply to laboratory animals, making diet a critical part of study design.
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