| Pathogen Safety Data
Sheet (PSDS) |
| The Pathogen Safety Data
Sheets (PSDS) were prepared by the Biohazard Containment & Safety Unit as a quick
reference to provide information intended to promote the safe use and containment of
animal pathogens in importing laboratories and animal facilities. They are similar to the
Material Safety Data Sheets for human pathogens prepared by the Public Health Agency. |
| Reportable Diseases:
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Immediately Notifiable Diseases:
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| Public Health Agency of Canada -
Material Safety Data Sheets |
| The Public Health Agency of
Canada's Material Safety Data Sheets are written from the perspective of protecting human
health only. Depending on the nature and purpose of research, additional information and
precautions may be necessary for working with animal and zoonotic pathogens. |
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| Reference Material |
| Fact sheets for reportable
diseases, immediately notifiable and annually notifiable diseases were prepared by the
Animal Health and Production Division. They focus on the characteristics of disease in
animals. |
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