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 1. Reduce Human Error, Reduce Waste: Mistakes in animal identification, breeding, or protocol management can result in wasted time, lost data, and unnecessary euthanasia—all of which come at a cost. With mLIMS, unlimited genotyping ensures accurate tracking of animal lines; breeding records and experiment results are centralized and searchable; automated alerts prevent missed weaning, over breeding, or lost cages.

Example: A postdoc in a neuroscience lab accidentally mixed up two breeding pairs with different genotypes due to handwritten cage cards. The error wasn't caught until weeks later, costing the lab over $3,000 in animal housing and lost research time. With mLIMS, barcoded cage cards and genotype tracking would have prevented this mix-up entirely.

2. Centralize Your Workflow: Forget spreadsheets, paper records, or scattered files. mLIMS is your all-in-one colony management hub—available via web and mobile. Track cage cards, protocols, breeding, and experiments in one system; upload and store files directly to animal records; save time by eliminating double entry and redundant tracking.

A cancer research lab used Excel and email to manage over 200 cages. Each week, a technician spent 4–5 hours just updating breeding records and emailing progress to the PI. After switching to mLIMS, the team cut admin time by 80%, freeing up over 200 technician hours a year—a savings of nearly $6,000 annually in labor costs alone. It also helps users keep track of their cage usage and ensures they match accurately to their facility for correct billing. 

3. Stay IACUC-Compliant (and Avoid Fines): mLIMS helps you stay compliant with institutional and federal animal care guidelines. Track IACUC protocols within the system; attach approvals and compliance documents to animal records; generate accurate reports when needed.

During an unannounced inspection, a facility using mLIMS was able to pull up real-time protocol data and census records instantly. The inspector noted the efficient tracking system and the facility passed without issue. In contrast, a similar lab without centralized records faced a warning—and risked losing funding.