Abstract
Despite improved diagnostic and rederivation capabilities, research facilities still struggle to manage parvovirus infections (e.g., mouse parvovirus (MPV) and minute virus of mice) in mouse colonies. Multi-faceted approaches are needed to prevent adventitious organisms such as MPV from breaching a barrier facility. In this article, the authors document recent changes to the Salk Institute's animal care program that were intended to help manage mouse parvovirus in the barrier facility. Specifically, the Institute started to use a new disinfectant and to give mice irradiated feed. The authors found an association between these modifications and a reduction in MPV incidence and prevalence in endemically infected colonies. These data suggest that using irradiated feed and appropriate disinfectants with contemporary management practices can be an effective plan for eradicating or controlling MPV infection in a research facility. The authors recommend further study of the environmental risk factors for parvovirus infection and of potential biological interactions associated with the use of irradiated feed.
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We thank Amanda Chambers for her meticulous data management, Charles Clifford and Kenneth Henderson for invaluable insight into MPV testing strategies, UM RADIL for diagnostic support and Newco Distributors, Inc. for dietary data and excellent customer service.
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Reuter, J., Livingston, R. & Leblanc, M. Management strategies for controlling endemic and seasonal mouse parvovirus infection in a barrier facility. Lab Anim 40, 145–152 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0511-145
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