[Advice as to the safety precautions for handling infectious material in a veterinary practice laboratory].

The number of microbiological investigations with infectious material increases in veterinary practice. Frequently the working space is cramped so that special security measures are imperative. These measures are discussed in detail. Their disregard can result in laboratory infections with zoonotic agents and in unpleasant lawsuits with bad consequences. The German regulations pertaining to security in laboratories are listed. They should be observed in any case.