Sterilization is essential in the lab animal science industry. Animal cages, tools, surfaces, and lab equipment require thorough sterilization to prevent the transfer of harmful microorganisms and pathogens which can have devastating consequences for the lab animals and the studies being performed. Animal science lab technicians have traditionally used steam autoclaves to clean and sterilize their tools and equipment, but a growing number are switching to dry heat sterilization methods. Autoclaves and dry heat sterilization are both used in the lab animal science industry to sterilize animal cages to keep lab animals healthy. There are a number of differences between
