Containment Standards for Veterinary Facilities

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As the Containment Standards for Veterinary Facilities were written before the creation of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Standards reference the Animal and Plant Health Directorate of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

The Containment Standards for Veterinary Facilities will be updated in the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines currently being developed in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada. The current standards still apply.

1. Introduction
2. Animal Pathogen Containment Levels
3. Physical Requirements
   • 3.1 Laboratories
   • 3.2 Small Animal Facilities
   • 3.3 Large Animal Facilities
   • 3.4 High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters
   • 3.5 Furnishings
4. Fume Hoods
5. Biological Safety Cabinets
   • 5.1 Classes of Biological Safety Cabinets
   • 5.2 Installation and Certification
6. Operational Practices
   • 6.1 General Requirements
   • 6.2 Laboratories
   • 6.3 Animal Facilities
   • 6.4 Post-Mortem Rooms
   • 6.5 Decontamination Procedures
7. Certification
   • 7.1 Room Integrity
   • 7.2 Air Handling System
   • 7.3 Laboratory Services
8. References

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