In many animal facilities, requests for work—like setting up breedings or eliminating animals—are still handled through email, phone calls, or even sticky notes. While this may get the job done, it leaves behind a weak audit trail and creates opportunities for miscommunication and lost details. Mosaic Vivarium changes that. With Mosaic Vivarium, any task can [...]
Tired of daily census taking? Many new customers of Mosaic Vivarium are pleasantly surprised to learn that they no longer need to conduct this tedious task to maintain accurate cost accounting. Traditionally, lab animal facilities relied on labor-intensive processes where technicians manually surveyed animal rooms, tallying up the number of cages on racks for each [...]
In a previous article, we discussed how real-time tracking of cages and animals in a lab animal facility can lead to significant cost savings. Beyond financial benefits, accurate data offers significant additional advantages, particularly in the realm of compliance with, and reporting for, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee protocols. Real-Time IACUC Protocol Compliance A [...]
In lab animal facilities, making informed decisions quickly can significantly impact operational efficiency and cost management. The key element driving informed decisions is access to real-time, accurate data. Mosaic Vivarium offers a comprehensive solution that not only streamlines operations but also helps identify areas where costs can be reduced. The Power of Real-Time Data Having [...]
Is your animal facility struggling to serve your research community efficiently due to multiple electronic and paper systems that are not connected? Many laboratory animal facilities, from universities and nonprofits to biotechs and pharmaceutical companies, face significant inefficiencies because of this fragmented approach. In this article, we’ll discuss the common problems most research facilities [...]
Zebra Finches. Zebrafish. Axolotls. Did you know that Mosaic Vivarium can be used to manage all three of these species and more? Read our latest article to learn how our software can help you manage large populations of various species. Streamline your operations, enhance your compliance and more with Mosaic Vivarium. Managing a diverse [...]
