Fundamentals of Cage Wash Operations
At the intersection of technology, husbandry, safety, and compliance, accomplishing sanitation in research animal science
James D Cox editor Bruce W Kennedy editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:7th Sep '26
£79.99
This title is due to be published on 7th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The animal care and use facility support—or cage wash—area has evolved tremendously in the past 50 years. It is now recognized as a critical component in programs of animal care and use throughout the world, yet there has previously been no single, comprehensive resource to support it. This much-needed book describes facility support operations that have a direct, substantial effect on the program’s ability to provide quality animal care. Editors James D. Cox and Bruce W. Kennedy, practitioners with more than 80 years of experience in laboratory animal facilities between them, show how cage wash serves as the hub of the entire research animal enterprise. After all, when cage wash comes to a halt, there are no clean cages or equipment, and research struggles to continue.
There is a significant volume of knowledge necessary to work in facility support roles, spread across many different resources, many of which are unpublished and/or at a highly skilled technical level. This book brings all the relevant information together in an accessible, highly practical guide.
By increasing staff knowledge and skills in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, the book shows that cage wash can be a viable career path, especially as facilities increasingly depend on different types of automation.
"Fundamentals of Cage Wash Operations is an outstanding multi-author work that provides basic and detailed information on an aspect of animal care and use that has historically been inappropriately minimized. All aspects of cage wash operations are discussed by experts in the field and in a way that is easily read and flows through essential topics, including personnel, training, equipment, facility design, safety, and process. The numerous examples and case studies illustrate relevant, basic principles. As noted by the editors, cage wash operations represent a hub for successful science; thus, Fundamentals of Cage Wash Operations will stand as a foundational resource for successful research animal care and use programs, and I strongly recommend this book for those working in this field."
Mark Suckow, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky
“Entry-level no more! This pioneering publication on cage-wash operations and the specialized professionals who service animal equipment propels our industry forward while embracing a culture of care, safety, and education.”
F. Claire Hankenson, DVM, MS, MFA, DACLAM, Associate Vice Provost for Research, Executive Director and Attending Veterinarian; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
"This book is a timely and valuable resource, providing much-needed guidance on one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of research facility operations. By drawing on experiences from a variety of institutions, it offers practical insights while challenging readers to rethink the essential role of the teams that serve as the backbone of facility operations. It gives a much-deserved voice to these professionals and highlights their impact on research success. As organizations increasingly prioritize sustainability, operational efficiency, and future-ready facilities, the principles of facility design presented in this book reinforce the importance of engaging the people who perform the work every day. Their expertise is essential to creating effective, resilient, and well-designed operations."
Chetna Patel, Animal Resources Manager, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
ISBN: 9780367028534
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
424 pages