Month: July 2026

Animal Transfer Station vs. Biosafety Cabinet: Which Does Your Vivarium Need?

July 27, 2026

In vivarium planning and IACUC protocol development, one of the most consequential equipment decisions is choosing between an animal transfer station (ATS) and an animal biosafety cabinet (BSC). Both are HEPA-filtered ventilated enclosures used for animal handling. Both protect the animal from environmental contamination. But their purpose, design, and regulatory classification are fundamentally different – ...