CAGE PROCESSING in Animal Facilities - GV-SOLAS

Index1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 62 Cage processing cycles ......................................................................................................... 63 Items for processing ............................................................................................................... 73.1 Product overview ....................................................................................................................... 83.2 Materials for processing ............................................................................................................ 93.2.1 Plastics ...................................................................................................................................... 93.2.2 Stainless steel ........................................................................................................................... 103.3 Information on item design ........................................................................................................ 104 Cage processing procedure ................................................................................................... 104.1 Transport and storage systems ................................................................................................. 104.1.1 General requirements of transport and storage systems .......................................................... 104.1.2 Examples of commonly used transport and storage systems ................................................... 114.1.3 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 134.1.4 Design and construction ............................................................................................................ 134.2 Emptying components ............................................................................................................... 134.2.1 Cage dumping ........................................................................................................................... 134.2.1.1 Hygienic aspects ....................................................................................................................... 134.2.1.2 Handling of dirty bedding .......................................................................................................... 144.2.1.3 Design of bedding disposal stations .......................................................................................... 144.2.1.4 Different ways of emptying cages – advantages / disadvantages ............................................ 154.2.2 Emptying of water bottles .......................................................................................................... 154.2.2.1 Design of bottle emptying stations ............................................................................................ 154.2.2.2 Different ways of emptying water bottles – advantages / disadvantages .................................. 164.3 Washing / Rinsing / Drying ........................................................................................................ 164.3.1 Washer requirements ................................................................................................................ 164.3.1.1 Machine types and their common design .................................................................................. 164.3.1.1.1 Cabinet cage washers ............................................................................................................... 174.3.1.1.2 Tunnel cage washers ................................................................................................................ 184.3.1.1.3 Cage and rack washers ............................................................................................................ 194.3.1.1.4 Bottle washers ........................................................................................................................... 204.3.1.2 Process steps of typical washing procedure ............................................................................. 214.3.1.3 Technical components ............................................................................................................... 224.3.1.4 Documentation .......................................................................................................................... 244.3.2 Requirements of process chemical ........................................................................................... 244.3.2.1 Process chemicals .................................................................................................................... 244.3.2.1.1 Detergent .................................................................................................................................. 244.3.2.1.2 Neutraliser ................................................................................................................................. 254.3.2.1.3 Rinse aid ................................................................................................................................... 254.3.2.2 Characteristics and physical parameters .................................................................................. 254.3.2.2.1 Material compatibility ................................................................................................................. 254.3.2.2.2 Dispensing and concentration ................................................................................................... 254.3.2.2.3 Temperature .............................................................................................................................. 254.3.2.2.4 Replacing the detergent ............................................................................................................ 254.3.2.3 Documentation and safety ........................................................................................................ 254.4 Filling components .................................................................................................................... 254.4.1 Cage filling ................................................................................................................................ 264.4.1.1 Hygienic aspects ....................................................................................................................... 264.4.1.2 Handling of clean bedding ......................................................................................................... 264.4.1.3 Design of bedding dispensers ................................................................................................... 264.4.1.4 Bedding dispensing systems – advantages / disadvantages .................................................... 264.4.1.5 Potential health issues caused by different bedding materials ................................................ 274.4.1.6 Bedding bags ............................................................................................................................ 274.4.2 Filling of water bottles ............................................................................................................... 274.4.2.1 Processing of drinking water ..................................................................................................... 27Cage Processing in Animal Facilities · 4th issue · 2013 3