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Importation and Quarantine Summary/Abstract: The importation of new zebrafish increases the risk of colony animals being exposed to pathogens if imported fish are not managed appropriately. An importation and quarantine program should be designed to minimize this risk to the existing colony, while still allowing for scientific collaboration and sharing of fish lines, and ensuring adherence to regulations that require tracking the number of vertebrate animals used for research. This chapter will review the importation processes and procedures for receiving various life stages of zebrafish. Quarantine goals and strategies to achieve those goals will be also be discussed, including methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Finally, the quarantine facility design and workflow will be reviewed. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
