MEDICAL SCHOOL CAGE WASHER REPLACEMENTS

此申请的目的是获得匹配资金，以取代 医学院动物使用的大多数机械笼垫圈 资源。现有设备的使用年限从20年到30年不等，以及 维护成本、设备停机时间和性能不佳是 对项目产生负面影响。如果获得资金，该项目将包括 拆除旧设备，修复机架垫圈下面的坑， 以及安装新的垫圈。总共5个笼式和架式垫圈，以及 2个柜式垫圈将放置在4个不同的笼式洗手间中 3个不同的医学院动物设施。在完成 项目，该机构将能够更有效地提供 为动物护理和使用计划提供必要的基本后勤支持 保持高质量的护理，并满足监管部门的期望。

The purpose of this application is to obtain matching funds to replace a majority of the mechanical cage washers used in the Medical School animal resource. The present equipment ranges in age from 20 to 30 years, and maintenance costs, equipment down time, and poor performance are negatively impacting the program. If funded, the project would consist of removal of the old equipment, repair of pits underneath the rack washers, and installation of new washers. A total of 5 cage and rack washers, and 2 cabinet-style washers would be placed in 4 different cage wash rooms in 3 different Medical School animal facilities. Upon completion of the project, the institution would be able to more effectively provide the basis logistic support to the animal care and use program necessary to maintain high quality care and meet regulatory expectations.