Steps for Resolving a Biosecurity Breach at Your Laboratory Animal Facility

Charles River provides a multi-step approach to resolution that helps you minimize disruption, cost, and loss of research. Our first step will be to define and establish a perimeter around the affected area and determine whether material, animals, equipment, or personnel have been involved in further contamination. This will be followed by a remediation plan designed to effectively disinfect the contamination area and surrounding affected areas and equipment.

Service Description

Initial Response Assessments

  • Identification of source
  • Work stream management

Our team will work with you to define and establish a perimeter around the affected area and determine whether material, animals, equipment or personnel have been involved in further contamination.

Recovery Planning

Depending on the extent of the contamination and impact to your research, Charles River can develop a plan that focuses on recovering your valuable research animals.

Disaster Preparedness

Our experienced team will partner with you to develop a comprehensive plan that outlines the preventative measures needed to ensure that you are prepared in the event of a future contamination.

Remediation Services

Our training experts conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and then formulate a training program tailored to meet your specific needs.