Modern Animal House Facility at IUCBR & SSH

The Modern Animal House Facility at IUCBR & SSH (Registration No. 2345/GO/ReBi/S/2025/CCSEA) is a CCSEA-approved facility designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for housing and breeding laboratory animals. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to support high-quality biomedical and behavioral research while ensuring the ethical treatment and welfare of animals.

Key Features of Our Facility:

1. Animal Housing & Breeding

   • Approved to house 2000 rats and 2000 mice in a clean, temperature-controlled, and hygienic environment.

   • In-house breeding facility with CCSEA approval, ensuring a steady supply of healthy animals for research.

   • Individually ventilated caging system 

2. Advanced Neurobehavioral Research Equipment
   Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge instruments to study brain function and behavior, including:

   • Rotarod – Tests motor coordination and balance in rodents.

   • Morris Water Maze – Assesses learning and memory.

   • Elevated Plus Maze – Measures anxiety-like behavior.

   • 8-Arm Maze – Evaluates spatial memory and decision-making.

   • Fear Conditioning System – Studies fear responses and memory.

   • IR Actimeter (Infrared Actimeter) – Monitors locomotor activity and behavioral patterns.

   • Treadmill
   • Beam balance

3. Neurosurgery & Brain Research Support

   • Stereotactic Apparatus – Allows precise brain surgery for neurological studies.

   • Full surgical setup with necessary equipment for safe and accurate procedures.

4. Ethical Compliance & Animal Welfare

   • Strict adherence to CCSEA guidelines to ensure humane treatment of animals.

   • Regular monitoring of animal health, hygiene, and environmental conditions.

Specialties

• Well-maintained, CCSEA-approved infrastructure for reliable research.

• Advanced behavioral and neuroscientific tools for high-quality data.

• Expert supervision to ensure ethical and efficient research practices.

Our facility is committed to supporting cutting-edge research while prioritizing animal welfare and scientific excellence. For collaborations or inquiries, feel free to contact us!