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encouraged to design and construct efficient facilities 
specifically for experimental animal housing. In many 
instances significant savings in both capital and opera- 
ting expenses could be realized by the construction of 
new well planned animal quarters. 
11. Renovation or reconstruction of existing facilities - 
In spite of the need for specifically designed animal 
facility buildings noted in 10 above, the funds necessary 
to carry out this recommendation may not become available 
immediately. However, significant progress in the hous- 
ing of experimental animals can be made by the renovation 
or reconstruction of existing facilities. 
12. Emphasis on the preventive approach to disease 
control - The need for additional space for quarantine 
and disease diagnosis and treatment areas was suggested 
in 7 above. The availability of such facilities and the 
necessary trained personnel and equipment would aid the 
implementation of a preventive approach to the control 
of enzootics and epizootics which are primary hazards 
of the animal house. 
13 . Training opportunities for professional animal care 
personnel - Even though training at the post-doctorate 
level in laboratory animal medicine is presently avail- 
able in two institutions and planned at a few others, 
the demand for professionally qualified individuals is 
so great that more academic institutions should consider 
instituting similar programs for graduate biologists 
from a variety of disciplines. 
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