Micro-isolation (MI) Technique

Micro-isolation techniques for rodent cages involve creating controlled environments to house and maintain laboratory rodents, such as mice or rats, in conditions that minimize the risk of external contamination and ensure the animals’ health and the validity of experimental results. These techniques include, but not limited to:

• Working in a laminar flow hood when opening animal cages and handling animals.
• Housing animals within specially designed isolator caging units.
• Providing sterilized food, bedding, and environmental enrichment.