RE: Dr. Walland

["Wesley M. Dunn" <WDUNN@brc1.tdh.state.tx.us>]

As alluded to in other comments, the regulations for animals are
slightly different than for humans (at least in the U.S., I obviously
can't speak for the U.K.).  For example, disposal of excreta is not
exempted.

General practice in this case (what we did as a licensee, and what I
now require of my licensees) is to hold the animal until dose limits
and excreta are down to "reasonable" limits.  Cats normally get 2-3
mCi, and are released after 1-2 weeks.  The cat is held in a
biological cage (in a well ventilated room, etc...), and all excreta
is collected.


(forwarded to Dr. Walland)

Wes

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