Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- manmade structures
- agricultural structures and facilities
- animal housing
- cages
- Animals, Livestock, One Health
- manmade structures
- agricultural structures and facilities
- animal housing
- cages
- Animals, Livestock, One Health
- manmade structures
- agricultural structures and facilities
- animal housing
- cages
Preferred term
individually ventilated cages (IVC)
Definition
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A system of laboratory animal cages for housing small mammals such as mice and rats. The cages are designed to minimize concentrations of CO2 and ammonia, retain low humidity, and reduce spread of infectious diseases.
Broader concept
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URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33795045
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