How does the Guide define biosecurity?

How does the Guide define biosecurity?

• A. Preventing unauthorized people from entering the animal facility
• B. All measures to control known or unknown infections in laboratory animals
• C. The steps taken to keep all animals safe from possible escape
• D. To stop unregulated chemical agents from entering the animal facility

Answer: (B)

Biosecurity, as defined in the Guide, means implementing all measures to prevent the introduction and limit the spread of infectious agents within laboratory animal populations. It recognizes that diseases can come from known pathogens or from unknown pathogens, so the approach is comprehensive and proactive. This includes practices like controlled access and personnel hygiene, proper PPE, quarantine and isolation of new animals, health monitoring and surveillance, cleaning and disinfection, safe handling and disposal of waste, equipment decontamination, and clear procedures for responding to suspected infections. The goal is to minimize transmission pathways from people, animals, and the environment, not just to keep the facility secure, not merely to prevent animal escapes, and not to manage chemicals.

Biosecurity, as defined in the Guide, means implementing all measures to prevent the introduction and limit the spread of infectious agents within laboratory animal populations. It recognizes that diseases can come from known pathogens or from unknown pathogens, so the approach is comprehensive and proactive. This includes practices like controlled access and personnel hygiene, proper PPE, quarantine and isolation of new animals, health monitoring and surveillance, cleaning and disinfection, safe handling and disposal of waste, equipment decontamination, and clear procedures for responding to suspected infections. The goal is to minimize transmission pathways from people, animals, and the environment, not just to keep the facility secure, not merely to prevent animal escapes, and not to manage chemicals.