Strategy for Controlling Noise and Vibration During Renovation of an Animal Facility

The noise level in an animal facility is an important environmental variable that can adversely affect animal welfare, as well as experimental data. The authors describe the strategy they used to record, evaluate, and control excess noise and vibration during a period of renovation, while maintainin...

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Published in:Lab animal 2003-08, Vol.32 (7), p.34-40
Main Authors: Sobotka, Thomas J, Harper, Susan, Hanig, Joseph, Robl, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Models
Animal Welfare
Animals
Animals, Laboratory
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Housing, Animal - standards
Life Sciences
Noise - prevention & control
resource
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Vibration
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Summary:The noise level in an animal facility is an important environmental variable that can adversely affect animal welfare, as well as experimental data. The authors describe the strategy they used to record, evaluate, and control excess noise and vibration during a period of renovation, while maintaining the operation of a research facility.
ISSN:0093-7355
1548-4475
DOI:10.1038/laban0803-34