Vivarium

Designed for ABSL-3 work, the vivarium includes the animal holding areas of the RBL, as well as the aerobiology suite and insectary. Each of the holding suites features room for 4 racks per suite, with in-room procedure areas and biosafety cabinets.

Features within the vivarium include:

• ventilated cage racks for housing rodents, rabbits and ferrets,
• gnotobiotic piglet isolator housing,
• automated watering systems,
• a tissue digester,
• cage and rack washers,
• feed and bedding storage,
• two bulk autoclaves.