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Biosecurity for Animal Facilities and Associated Laboratories

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Although working with human pathogens and zoonotic agents has always carried a certain degree of danger, current events have resulted in an increased focus on the subject, including new regulations. The authors discuss a number of risk assessment and management activities that animal research facilities should use to evaluate strengthen their current programs.

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  1. Director (retired), Office of Health and Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

    Jonathan Y. Richmond PhD

  2. Chief, External Activities Branch, Office of Health and Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

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Richmond, J., Nesby-O'Dell, S. Biosecurity for Animal Facilities and Associated Laboratories. Lab Anim 32, 32–35 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0103-32

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