Animal Welfare Act

Question 1

What is the AWA used for?

Answer 1

Research, testing and teaching
Transportation
Exhibition
Breeding and selling animals

Question 2

When was AWA enacted?

Answer 2

1966 by Congress

Question 3

Who was the first country to enact a national law regulating animal research?

Answer 3

Britain in 1876

Question 4

What 2 events spurred US to pass the laboratory animal welfare act?

Answer 4

Sports Illustrated 1965
Life Magazine 1966

Question 5

When was AWA FIRST ammended?

Answer 5

December 24, 1970
Included all warm blooded animals
Includes other animals and handling

Question 5

Laboratory Animal Welfare Act

Answer 5

May 25, 1967 effective
Protects against pet theft, prevents the sale of stolen dogs and cats and ensure humane treatment

Question 6

When was AWA amended for the SECOND time?

Answer 6

APRIL 22, 1976
Added regulations of marine animals and vet health certificate required

Question 7

Food Security Act

Answer 7

Dec 23, 1985
Housing, ventilation and sanitation standards
Established IACUC

Question 8

Pet Protection Act

Answer 8

4th AWA amendment
Established 5 day holding pd. for animals in pounds and shelters

Question 9

What is animal?

Answer 9

Dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, and any other warm-blooded animal