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machines (55%) , and autoclaves for bedding and equipment (47%) . 
This suggests a need for greater emphasis on providing facilities 
and equipment, since it is apparent that institutions need them 
for proper operation of their animal colonies. 
Regardless of the physical state of buildings and 
equipment, the quality of animal care was generally good. In 
some institutions despite the use of old facilities and equip- 
ment, service was adequate because of good management. In con- 
trast, in a very few institutions with superior cages, equipment 
and quarters, animal odors, poor cleaning, and cluttered rooms 
merit attention. 
Section VI - Disease Control 
There was an apparent lack of emphasis on disease con- 
trol in laboratory animals. Few institutions have adequate quar- 
antine facilities and procedures for newly arrived animals. One 
can see several reasons why this situation exists. In only a 
limited number of facilities is there sufficient space for quar- 
antining all incoming animals. Because of ordering procedures 
there is rarely sufficient time to do so. In rare instances, 
necropsies are performed routinely for all colony deaths. In 
the remaining institutions, they were made only upon the request 
of the investigator. Occasionally, necropsies were performed when 
the laboratories felt unsure of the cause of death. 
A high percentage of the institutions (71%) indicated 
that they had facilities for the treatment and diagnosis of 
animal diseases. This figure may well be erroneous, since many 
institutions included clinical research or diagnostic labora- 
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