Research Animal Quality

SanusBio Farms Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) ferrets are defined by their health status in terms of being free from specific pathogens that could interfere with research outcomes. But SanusBio Farms goes beyond SPF.

Here's how SanusBio Farms controls quality of SPF ferrets:

Pathogen Exclusion

SPF ferrets are raised in environments specifically designed to prevent pathogen exposure. At SanusBio Farms, our facilities implement employee training and certification, visitor access controls, quarantine measures, hygiene protocols, pest management, animal care standards, and breeding practices to minimize the risk of exposure to common pathogens.

Health Monitoring

Regular testing is conducted to ensure the absence of specified pathogens. This includes serological tests for past infections, PCR for detecting genetic material of pathogens, and microbial cultures

Housing and Care

SanusBio Farms' ferrets are housed in facilities with strict biosecurity measures. This includes:

Use of HEPA-filtered air systems to prevent airborne contamination.
Strict quarantine protocols for new introductions.
Staff use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent human-to-ferret transmission.

Jackson and Samson were raised in facilities with strict biosecurity measures to ensure optimal health.

Genetic Quality

Genetic quality is an important component of Ferret care at Sanusbio Farms. Ensuring that ferrets used in research have a known genetic background might be crucial for uniform responses in experimental settings.

SanusBio Farms can provide unrelated or closely related animals for applicable research.
Pedegrees for provided shipments are available on request.
Lower bound Coeffiencent of Inbreeding & Coefficient of Relationship are availabe on request.

Broad diversity among the ferret colony and within nests. The coefficient of inbreeding and coefficient of relationship are provided with shipments.

Behavioral and Physiological Health

SanusBio Farms ferrets display typical behavioral patterns. They receive plenty of stimulation and opportunities for social interaction with fellow ferrets. The ferrets at SanusBio Farms are in excellent physical health and are free from diseases that are not specifically excluded, including common conditions such as adrenal disease and insulinoma.

SanusBio Farms Database tracks every detail of an animal's life and care. Easy access to information supports our efforts to provide meaningful, satisfying lives to specific pathogen-free ferrets.

Documentation and Certification

At SanusBio Farms, we maintain comprehensive quality records for our ferrets, including a detailed database documenting each ferret's life. Expert veterinary care ensures thorough documentation of their health status. Lab results are sourced from certified laboratories or research facilities, while screenings are performed by our in-house lab team of certified laboratory technicians. Our health reports encompass vaccinations, examination findings, treatments, and testing results.

Research Suitability

SanusBio Farms staff are experienced with ferret research and provide valuable support to researchers in establishing suitable samples for their research. Our goal is to respond to research reliability needs to best represent infections or treatments in a manner that can be extrapolated to human conditions or other research goals.

Human Acclimation

At SanusBio Farms, our ferrets have been accustomed to human interaction. This acclimation allows for easier handling of both intricate and routine tasks.

AIgnotus is typical of our animal's well-natured attitudes due to frequent handling and acclimation.

At SanusBio Farms, we prioritize quality by providing SPF ferrets with a controlled environment that minimizes the impact of unwanted pathogens. This enhances the reliability, repeatability, and validity of your research results.