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AWA - Part 3, Standards, Rabbits Flashcards

1
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Indoor rabbit facilities require all except the following:

A. Heating.

B. Ventilation

C. Natural or artificial light

D. Impervious, readily sanitizable interior surfaces.

E. all of the above

F. none of the above

A

A. Heating - indoor housing facilities for rabbits need not be heated (pg 82)

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Exhaust fans, vents or air conditioning is required when the ambient temperature is….

A

85 F and higher

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Artificial cooling in out door rabbit facilities shall be provided by a sprinkler system or other means when the atmospheric temperature exceeds ___°F.

  1. 84 °F
  2. 87 °F
  3. 90 °F
  4. 93 °F
A
  1. 90 °F
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Shelter shall be provided for all rabbits kept outdoors when the atmospheric temperature falls below ____°F.

  1. 36 °F
  2. 38 °F
  3. 40 °F
  4. 42 °F
A
  1. 40 °F
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Outdoor housing facilities for rabbits shall be ______ to minimize the entrance of predators.

  1. raised above ground
  2. fenced or otherwise enclosed
  3. surrounded by a double fence system, one circling the other
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above
A
  1. fenced or otherwise enclosed
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding primary enclosures for rabbits?

(1) structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the rabbits from injury, to contain them, and to keep predators out.
(2) constructed and maintained so as to enable the rabbits to remain dry and clean.
(3) constructed and maintained so that the rabbits contained therein have convenient access to clean food and water
(4) Packed dirt or solid flooring is acceptable.
(5) Litter shall be provided in all primary enclosures having solid floors

A

(4) Packed dirt or solid flooring is acceptable - the structure of flooring is not specifically addressed

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What must be provided in all primary enclosures having solid floors?

A

Litter

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A suitable nest box shall be provided in each primary enclosure…

A. housing any breeding female.

B. housing a female with a litter less than one month of age.

C. housing rabbits younger than 2 months of age.

D. all of the above

D. none of the above

A

B. housing a female with a litter less than one month of age.

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9
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Innovative primary enclosures that do not precisely meet the space requirements, but that do provide rabbits with sufficient volume of space and the opportunity to express species-typical behavior may be used at research facilities when approved by the ___________.

A

IACUC for research facilities

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Dealers and exhibitors may use innovative primary enclosures that do not precisely meet the space requirements only when approved by the ____________.

A. NIH

B. CPSC

C. FDA

D. PHS

E. Administrator

A

E. Administrator

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True/False: Rabbits shall be fed at least once each day except as otherwise might be required to provide adequate veterinary care.

A

True

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All food receptacles shall be kept clean and sanitized at least

A. once a week.

B. once every 2 weeks.

C. once every 3 weeks.

D. every day.

E. once every 2 days.

F. once every 4 days.

A

B. once every 2 weeks.

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Sufficient potable water shall be provided

A. once a week.

B. once every 2 weeks.

C. twice daily

D. once daily

E. once every 2 days.

F. once every 4 days.

A

D. once daily

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All watering receptacles shall be sanitized when dirty, provided, however, that such receptacles shall be sanitized at least at what frequency?

A. once a week.

B. once every 2 weeks.

C. once every 3 weeks.

D. every day.

E. once every 2 days.

F. once every 4 days.

A

B. once every 2 weeks.

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Measures shall be taken to prevent the _____ of rabbits in such enclosures if a washing process is used.

A. startling

B. wetting

C. overheating

D. All of the above

E. A and B only

A

B. wetting - there is no mention of preventing startling

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In primary enclosures equipped with solid floors, soiled litter shall be removed and replaced with clean litter at least

A. once a week.

B. once every 2 weeks.

C. once every 3 weeks.

D. every day.

E. once every 2 days.

F. once every 4 days.

A

A. once a week.

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If primary enclosures are equipped with wire or mesh floors, the troughs or pans under such enclosures shall be cleaned at least

A. once a week.

B. once every 2 weeks.

C. once every 3 weeks.

D. every day.

E. once every 2 days.

F. once every 4 days.

A

A. once a week.

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Primary enclosures for rabbits shall be sanitized at least

A. once a week.

B. once every 14 days.

C. once every 21 days.

D. once every 30 days.

E. once every 42 days.

F. once every 60 days.

A

D. once every 30 days.

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True/False: Prior to the introduction of rabbits into empty primary enclosures previously occupied, such enclosures shall be cleaned of debris.

A

False - enclosures must be sanitized

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Primary enclosures for rabbits shall be sanitized by washing them with soap or detergent and hot water at what temperature?

A. 120 °F

B. 140 °F

C. 160 °F

D. 180 °F.

A

D. 180 °F.

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True/False: A disinfectant is not necessary after washing all soiled surfaces with a detergent solution.

A

False - a safe and effective disinfectant must follow detergent

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True/False: It is permissible to clean all soiled surfaces with live steam or flame.

A

True

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An effective program for the control of _____, ______, _____ and mammalian pests and shall be established and maintained.

A. endoparasites

B. insects

C. avian pests

D. ectoparasites

A

B. insects

C. avian pests

D. ectoparasites

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A sufficient number of employees shall be utilized to maintain the prescribed level of husbandry practices set forth in this subpart. Such practices shall be under the supervision of a (an) ______________ who has a background in animal husbandry or care.

A. Veterinarian

B. Principal investigator or researcher

C. Animal caretaker

D. Facility manager

A

C. Animal caretaker

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Rabbits shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with any other species of animals unless

A. required for scientific reasons.

B. serves as enrichment.

C. Interspecies housing of rabbit is not allowed.

A

A. required for scientific reasons.

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When should rabbits be separated from other rabbits and other susceptible species of animals?

A

When rabbits are under quarantine or treatment for a communicable disease

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Carriers and intermediate handlers shall not accept any live rabbit more than _____ hours prior to the scheduled departure of the primary conveyance on which it is to be transported.

A. 2 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours

E. 12 hours

A

B. 4 hours

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The carrier or intermediate handler and any dealer, research facility, exhibitor, operator of an auction sale, or other person, or any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or any State or local government may mutually agree to extend the time of acceptance to not more than _____ hours if specific prior scheduling of the animal shipment to destination has been made.

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 12 hours

E. 24 hours

A

B. 6 hours

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When transporting rabbits, a consignor must furnish to the carrier or intermediate handler a signed certificate stating that the primary enclosure _____________.

A

complies with the standards.

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A copy of a certificate shall accompany the shipment to destination and should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

A. Name and address of the consignor

B. The number of rabbits in the primary enclosure(s)

C. A certifying statement regarding compliance with USDA standards

D. The signature of the consignor and date

E. The number of hours traveled

A

E. The number of hours traveled

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Under what circumstances may carriers or intermediate handlers whose facilities fail to meet the minimum temperature allowed by the standards accept for transportation or transport, in commerce, any live rabbit?

A

The consignor must furnish to the carrier or intermediate handler a certificate stating that the rabbit is acclimated to air temperature lower that those prescribed. The certificate must be signed by a USDA accredited veterinarian.

32
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The certificate that states that a rabbit is acclimated to temperatures lower than allowed by standards must be obtained no later than ____ days prior to delivery of such rabbit for transportation in commerce.

A. 10

B. 15

C. 20

D. 25

C. 30

A

A. 10

33
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The certifying statement should read, “I hereby certify that the animal(s) in this shipment is (are), to the best of my knowledge, acclimated to air temperatures lower than…” what temperature?

A. 37 °F

B. 40 °F

C. 45 °F

D. 48 °F

E. 50 °F

A

C. 45 °F

34
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Carriers and intermediate handlers shall attempt to notify the consignee at least once in every ____ period following the arrival of any live rabbit at the animal holding area of the terminal cargo facility.

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 10 hours

E. 12 hours

A

B. 6 hours

35
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The carrier or intermediate handler must record the, _____________, __________, and _____________ of each attempted notification and the final notification to the consignee.

A. reason, time, and date

B. date, reason and location

C. time, date, and method

D. time, location and method

E. location, date, and method

A

C. time, date, and method

36
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Primary enclosure for transportation or transport in commerce of any live rabbit shall be constructed in such a manner that:

A. the enclosure be strong enough to contain the live rabbits and to withstand the normal rigors of transportation

B. the interior shall be free from any protrusions that could be injurious to the live rabbits

C. the openings of such enclosures are easily accessible at all times for emergency removal of the live rabbits

D. All of the above

E. A and B are correct.

A

D. All of the above

37
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Primary enclosure for transportation or transport in commerce of any live rabbit shall have which of the following?

A. ventilation openings

B. exterior handholds or other lifting devices

C. projections rims on exterior walls

D. projection rims on interior walls

A

A. ventilation openings

B. exterior handholds or other lifting devices

C. projections rims on exterior walls

38
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When ventilation openings are located on two opposite walls of a primary transport enclosure, the openings shall be at least ______% of the total surface area of each wall?

A. 12 %

B. 16%

C. 20%

D. 24%

E. 30%

A

B. 16%

39
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If there are ventilation openings on all four walls of the primary transport enclosure, the ventilation openings on each such wall shall be at least ____% of the total surface area of each such wall

A. 4%

B. 8%

C. 12%

D. 16%

E. Ventilation openings should not be on four walls.

A

B. 8%

40
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At least _____ % of the total minimum area required for ventilation of the primary transport enclosure shall be located on the lower _____% of the primary enclosure.

A. 25 %; 50 %

B. 30 %; 75 %

C. 33 %; 50 %

D. 42 %; 40 %

E. 50 %; 33 %

A

C. 33 %; 50 %

41
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At least _____% of the total minimum area required for ventilation of the primary transport enclosure shall be located on the upper _____% of the primary enclosure.

A. 25 %; 50 %

B. 30 %; 75 %

C. 33 %; 50 %

D. 42 %; 40 %

E. 50 %; 33 %

A

C

42
Q

Concerning projection rims and other such devices, which of the following statement(s) is/areTRUE?

A. Projecting rims should be on the exterior of the outside walls with any ventilation openings to prevent close contact with rabbits in adjacent cages.

B. Projecting rims should be on the interior walls to keep group-housed rabbits from crushing each other against interior walls during transportation.

C. Projecting rims should be on the interior walls to keep rabbits from obstructing ventilation openings.

D. Projecting rims should be on the exterior of the outside walls with any ventilation openings to prevent obstruction of ventilation openings

E. Projecting rims and other such devices are not required.

A

D. Projecting rims should be on the exterior of the outside walls with any ventilation openings to prevent obstruction of ventilation openings

43
Q

Projecting rims and other such devices shall provide a minimum air circulation space ____ centimeters between the primary enclosure and any adjacent cargo or conveyance wall.

A. 1.4 centimeters

B. 1.9 centimeters

C. 2.4 centimeters

D. 2.9 centimeters

E. 3.4 centimeters

A

B. 1.9 centimeters

44
Q

True or false: Live rabbits can be transported in the same primary enclosure with other species of animals.

A

False

45
Q

How many live rabbits may be transported in the same primary enclosure?

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

E. 25

A

C. 15

46
Q

Which of the following statement(s) is/are FALSE? Primary enclosures used to transport live rabbits shall…

A. have solid bottoms to prevent leakage in shipment.

B. shall be cleaned and sanitized if previously used.

C. contain a sufficient quantity of clean litter of a suitable nontoxic absorbent material.

D. Rabbits can be transported on wire or other nonsolid floors.

E. All of the above are true

A

E. All of the above are true

47
Q

True or False - Primary enclosures used to transport live rabbits can be permanently affixed in the animal cargo space of the primary conveyance.

A

True

48
Q

Primary enclosures used to transport live rabbits shall be clearly marked on top and on one or more sides with the words ____________ and with arrows or other markings, to indicate the correct upright position of the container.

A. “Fragile, Handle with Care “ in letters not less than 2.5 centimeters in height

B. “Live Rabbit” in letters not less than 2.5 centimeters in height

C. “Biological Specimens” in letters not less than 2.5 centimeters height

D. “Live Animal” in letters not less than 1 inch in height

E. “Do Not Drop” in letters not less than 1 inch in height

A

D. “Live Animal” in letters not less than 1 inch in height

49
Q

True or false: Documents accompanying the shipment shall be attached in an easily accessible manner to the outside of a primary enclosure which is part of such shipment.

A

True

50
Q

When a primary enclosure is permanently affixed within the animal cargo space of the primary conveyance so that the front opening is the only source of ventilation for such primary enclosure, the front opening shall open directly to the outside or to an unobstructed aisle or passageway within the primary conveyance.

A

True

51
Q

Front ventilation on permanently affixed primary enclosures will have openings covered with bars, wire mesh or smooth expanded metal.

A

True

52
Q

Such front ventilation opening shall be at least ___ percent of the total surface area of the front wall of the primary enclosure.

A. 50%

B. 60%

C. 70%

D. 80%

E. 90%

A

E. 90%

53
Q

The animal cargo space of primary conveyances used in transporting live rabbits shall be designed and constructed to do which of the following?

A. protect the health of the rabbits contained therein at all times.

B. ensure the safety and comfort of the rabbits contained therein at all times.

C. prevent the ingress of engine exhaust fumes and gases from the primary conveyance during transportation in commerce.

D. All of the above are true

E. A and B are true.

A

D. All of the above are true

54
Q

Which of the following are true?

A. The primary conveyance and animal cargo space should have a supply of air sufficient for normal breathing for each live animal contained therein.

B. The primary enclosures shall be positioned in the animal cargo space in such a manner that each rabbit has access to sufficient air for normal breathing.

C. Primary enclosures shall be positioned in the primary conveyance so that the live rabbits can be removed from the primary conveyance as soon as possible if there is an emergency.

D. The interior of the animal cargo space shall be kept clean.

E. All of the above

A

E. All of the above

55
Q

Auxiliary ventilation shall be used in any cargo space containing live rabbits when the ambient temperature in the animal cargo space exceeds what temperature?

A. 70 °F

B. 75 °F

C. 80 °F

D. 85 °F

E. 90 °F

A

B. 75 °F

56
Q

The ambient temperature within the animal cargo space shall be maintained within what temperature range?

A. 30-75 °F

B. 40-70 °F

C. 45-85 °F

D. 45-80 °F

E. 35-75 °F

A

C. 45-85 °F

57
Q

True/False: If the ambient temperature in the cargo space is below 45 °F (7.2 °C), the rabbits must be accompanied by a certificate of acclimation to lower temperatures.

A

True

58
Q

Live rabbits shall have access to food and water if they are to be transported for a period of more than __ hours.

A. 2 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours

E. 10 hours

A

C. 6 hours

59
Q

True/false: A carrier or intermediate handler can accept for transportation any live rabbit without an adequate supply of food or type of food within the primary enclosure.

A

False

60
Q

During surface transportation, it shall be the responsibility of the the driver or other employee to visually observe the live rabbits as frequently as circumstances may dictate, but not less than how many hours?

A

4 hours

61
Q

When transported by air, the carrier shall visually observe live rabbits not less than once every ________ hours, if the cargo space is accessible during flight.

A

4 hours

62
Q

If the animal cargo space is not accessible during flight, when should the carrier visually observe the live rabbits?

A

When they are loaded and unloaded or whenever the animal cargo space is otherwise accessible.

63
Q

True/False: No rabbit in obvious physical distress shall be transported in commerce.

A

True

64
Q

True/False: During the course of transportation live rabbits cannot be removed from their primary enclosures unless placed in other primary enclosures or facilities conforming to the standard requirements.

A

True

65
Q

No person subject to the Animal Welfare regulations shall commingle shipments of live rabbits with _________.

A

inanimate cargo.

66
Q

Any animal holding area containing live rabbits shall be provided with _____ and_______.

A

fresh air and ventilation.

67
Q

Auxiliary ventilation, such as exhaust fans and vents or fans or blowers or air conditioning shall be used for any animal holding area containing live rabbits when the air temperature is _______.

A

75 °F or higher.

68
Q

The air temperature around any live rabbit in any animal holding area shall be maintained in what temperature range?

A

45-85 °F

69
Q

The air temperature around any live rabbit shall be measured and read outside the primary enclosure at a distance _________ from any one of the external walls of the primary enclosure.

A

not to exceed 3 feet

70
Q

True/false: The air temperature around any live rabbit shall be measured and read outside the primary enclosure on a level parallel to the bottom of such primary enclosure at a point which approximates half the distance between the top and bottom of such primary enclosure.

A

True

71
Q

Live rabbits shall not be subjected to surrounding air temperatures which exceed what temperature for a period of more than 45 minutes.

A

85 °F

72
Q

Transporting devices shall be covered to provide protection for live rabbits when the outdoor air temperature falls below _______.

A

50 °F

73
Q

Live rabbits shall not be subjected to surrounding air temperatures which fall below ______ for a period of more than 45 minutes unless such rabbits are accompanied by a certificate of acclimation to lower temperatures.

A

45 °F

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