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[The laboratory animal management system--an animal housing management data-processing system]
Journal of Experimental Animal Science
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The Laboratory Animal Management System (LAMS) is a flexible, user-friendly tool for managing animal house facilities. It streamlines data entry and ensures compliance with German regulations for animal experimentation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Informatics
- Laboratory Animal Science
- Bioinformatics
Context:
- Managing laboratory animal facilities requires robust systems for tracking studies, procurement, and compliance.
- Existing systems may lack flexibility or user-friendliness, hindering efficient operations.
Purpose:
- To introduce the Laboratory Animal Management System (LAMS), a comprehensive software solution.
- To highlight LAMS's features for managing diverse aspects of animal house operations.
- To demonstrate LAMS's compliance with German legal requirements.
Summary:
- LAMS is a decentralized, multiuser system developed with UNIFACE and Oracle-database software.
- It manages animal study details, procurement, bookkeeping, data updates, inquiries, and statistics.
- The system is user-friendly, prevents incorrect data input, and requires minimal computer experience.
Impact:
- LAMS enhances the routine management of animal house facilities and experimentation.
- Its user-friendly design facilitates adoption by staff with limited computer expertise.
- Compliance with German legal requirements ensures responsible animal research practices.