The challenge of the future 9. Mutation Mutation of human pathogens to become infectious for rodents. Mutation of animal pathogens to become infectious for rodents Theoretical, but possible. Containment management General MPV Containment and Preventive Practices . Mice should only be handled in a biosafety cabinet with gloved hands kept moist with disinfectant.
DAR staff handle mice during cage changes with forceps soaked in povidone iodine disinfectant.
Where feasible, clean cage wash and clean cage storage areas have been secured and non-DAR staff have been excluded. Provisions of clean cages and other implements for investigator use are now kept in each mouse room. It is critically important to properly use the containment caging system and not open cages outside of a biosafety cabinet. Under no circumstance may rodents be moved from other institutions, including the VAMC or Yerkes, to campus without veterinary approval. Likewise, researchers working with mice at the VAMC or Yerkes must not subsequently enter animal research facilities on campus during the same day.