Navigator Newsletter-September 2021

Wrap the Cages

Secure all cages with plastic wrap before leaving facilities.
Carefully wrap the 3” shrink wrap around the cage 2-3 times.

Do not cover the whole cage top so the animals are still getting air.

If the animal(s) are returning to the facility, then take a roll of wrap with you to rewrap the cage before returning to the facility. Return the wrap to the facility where you got it upon return.

* Use red wrap for biohazard animal cages.

Use Toggle/Gel Tags

When weaning mice into new cages you must add a “Toggle/Gel” tag to the cage card holder.

Always be sure to toggle the water valve and add a cup with gel into the cage at the time of weaning and housing new arrivals.

Write the date of the first day you toggle and gel onto the tag for DCM husbandry staff. (use dry erase marker in room)

Animal Technicians will continue to toggle the water valve and put gel in the cage every day until they feel confident the animals are drinking from the water valve.

All individuals are required to wear masks in DCM facilities

Vaccinated and unvaccinated staff are required to wear masks while in DCM managed facilities.

Help Bring Back the Pack!

Schwab stated, “the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.”

Appreciation and Encouragement, what giver of care would not love to feel those words in action!

Whether we give care to aging parents, children, the sick, or care for animals, caring can be satisfying but it can also be physically and emotionally draining.

Read the full article on Care for the Care Giver by Anthony Gray, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional and D2C Committee Member.

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