Spring Valley Laboratories, Inc. (SVL) has been maintaining laboratory animal colonies and producing custom polyclonal antibodies since 1980. More recent additions to our services include custom monoclonal antibody development/production and GLP-compliant nonclinical safety studies. Our client list includes major universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the National Institutes of Health.

Facility
The Spring Valley facility, securely situated in a 100 acre campus, has over 26,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and conventional, SPF and BSL-2 animal holding and support space. The facility is operated within the guidelines set forth in standard operating procedures, the NRC Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Animal Welfare Act.

Health screening is performed for all species in the SPF facility on a quarterly basis. We conduct serology assessments for common pathogens for each species. In addition to serology, parasitology and bacteriology are performed on an as needed basis or as requested from investigators. Animals housed in the conventional colonies are screened on an as needed basis or upon request from investigators. Animals may be transferred to SVL from other facilities with proof of acceptable health status

Accreditation and Licenses
Spring Valley is licensed by the USDA (51-R-051) as an animal research facility and is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALACi). The facility has filed an Assurance of Compliance with the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (OLAW A3731-01), and is licensed by the state of Maryland to use radioactive materials. A DEA license to use Schedule 2 through 4 controlled substances is also in effect. An Animal Care and Use Committee reviews and approves all study designs.

Staff
Collectively, SVL staff has more than 70 years of experience in managing animal colonies that include mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets. The animal care staff includes AALAS certified technicians and technologists, and the veterinary staff are ACLAM or ACVP diplomat. In addition, all employees are encouraged and supported in continuing their education and obtaining additional certifications from AALAS and other institutions.