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A technician disinfects a truck that must be removed 

 from Plum Island. 



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Genetically stable laboratory mice are raised especially 

 for Plum Island research. 



wastes are sterilized by heat before being dis- 

 charged. Solid wastes, including animal 

 carcasses, are destroyed by incineration within 

 the research buildings. 



SUPPORT ACTIVITIES 



Because of its isolation, the Center maintains 

 all services needed to support its research. It 

 employs an administrative staff, engineers, 

 animal caretakers, maintenance men, a safety 

 staff, guards, firemen, and other workers, in 

 addition to scientists and laboratory technicians. 



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Cattle are introduced into the laboratory through air 

 locks. 



The Office of the Director provides overall 

 guidance and management for the research and 

 supporting groups. 



Administrative Management Services is 

 responsible for personnel work, purchase and 

 delivery of supplies, and operation of food, 

 photographic, and duplicating services. 



The Safety Office places major emphasis on 

 preventing the escape of disease agents from the 

 Center. Other programs include industrial and 

 fire safety, first aid, and plant security. 



Animal Supply maintains colonies of disease- 

 free guinea pigs, mice, and other small labora- 

 tory species to supply research sections. All large 

 experimental animals, such as cattle, sheep, 

 goats, and swine, brought to the island are 

 inspected. Quarantines are placed on all animals 

 until they are needed for research. Animal 

 Supply also provides whole blood, tissues, and 

 serum from normal animals for use in diagnostic 

 tests and tissue cultures. 



Laboratory Services provide tissue cultures 

 and prepare media and sterile equipment for use 

 in the laboratory. This group also operates a 

 laundry and a glassware-washing service. 



The Library acquires and makes available 

 scientific books, journals, and reports necessary 

 for animal disease research. It provides reference 

 and reprint services. 



Engineering and Plant Management is 

 responsible for the maintenance, repair and 

 construction of laboratory facilities and 

 equipment, utility plants and systems, harbors 

 and docks, pavements and grounds and various 

 support structures. It also provides all utility 



