Animal Supply Facility
Coordinator:
Michel Asselin
(514) 252-3400 ext. 6275
masselin1.hmr@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
President, Animal Care Committee:
Dr Pierre Dubé
(514) 352-3400 ext. 4672
pdube.hmr@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Although the application of animal use for experiments based on the triple “R” principle (reduction, replacement and refinement) thanks to closer use of cell cultures of systèmes microbiens, computer simulations and many other techniques, the Animal Supply Facility remains a crucial and key technical support for all research investigators working at the Centre.
The Animal Supply Facility attaches special importance to animal well-being while meeting the research and training needs of the Centre. The Animal Care and Use Program is compliant with the regulations and the Good Animal Practice policy set forth by the Canadien Council on Animal Care (CCAC).
All projects must be authorized by the Animal Care Committee (ACC). Furthermore, users are obligated to complete the theoretical and practical training program given by the Centre in order to have the right to handle animals. The training program is supervised by the President of the Comité de Protection des Animaux, the veterinarian, the animal supply facility coordinator and the animal health technicians.
Services and Equipment
Shelter
- 1800 ventilated mouse cages (SPF environment)
- 50 rat cages
- 2 rooms for larger mammals
Maintenance
- Order and delivery of animals
- Cage wash and retort sterilization
- Cage preparation and change
- Daily inspection
Techniques
- Trangenesis
- rederivation and cryopreservation
- Colony management
- Injections and feedings
- Data recording and sampling
- Anesthesia and surgery
- Euthanasia
Specialized Rooms
- A surgical ward for larger mammals
- A surgical ward for rodents
- A handling room
- A necropsy room
Veterinarian
- Animal health
- User training
- Scientific support