AWA questions Flashcards
Year first laboratory animal welfare act was published
1966
What was primarily covered by the 1966 Laboratory animal Act
dogs were of primary interest, covered animal holding facilities (ie before and after research, not during)
What year was the 1st revision of the AWA
1970, renamed animal welfare act
What was primarily covered by the 1970 amendment to the AWA
research facilities were required to file annual report, pain categories, included zoos, circuses, all warm blooded animal species
the 1976 AWA amendment included what?
prohibited animal fighting ventures and transport for, expanded animal transportation requirements
the 1985 AWA amendment included what?
exercise requirement, IACUC, AWIC,
the 1990 AWA amendment included what?
5 day holding period
AWA definition of animal
any living or dead, dog , cat, non human primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit or any other warm-blooded animal which is being used for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes except birds, mice of the genus Mus and rats of the genus Rattus
definition of major operative procedure by AWA
body cavity is penetrated, produces permanent impairment of physical or psychological functions
definition of primary enclosure
structure or device used to restrict an animal to a limited amount of space
what is a study area as defined by the AWA?
any building, room, area, or enclosure outside a core facility in which animals are housed for >12hrs
definition of sanitize
to make physically clean and to remove and destroy to the maximum degree practical, agents injurious to health
definition of dealer
any person who, in commerce, for compensation or profit, delivers for transportation, or transports, except as a carrier, buys, or sells, or negotiates the sale of, (1) any dog or other animal whether alive or dead for research, teaching, exhibition, or use as a pet, or (2) any dog for hunting, security, or breeding purposes
exceptions to the definition of dealer
- a retail pet store, except if such store sells to a research facility
- any person who does not derive no more than $500 gross income from the sale of other animals during any calendar year.
This comes from part 1, part 2 has a larger number of exceptions.
AWA definition of animal
any live or dead dog, cat, monkey (nonhuman primate mammal), guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or other such warm-blooded animal, as the Secretary may determine is being used, or is intended for use, for research, testing, experimentation, exhibition purposes, or as a pet
exclusion to AWA definition of animal
- birds
- rats of the genus Rattus bred for research
- mice of the genus Mus bred for research
- horses not used for research purposes
other farm animals, such as, but not limited to livestock, or poultry used or intended for use for improving animal nutrition, breeding, management, or production efficiency, or for improving the quality of food or fiber.
when would a retail pet store need to be licensed as a dealer
when they sell any dog or cat to a dealer or research facility and derive a substantial portion of their income (as determined by the Secretary) from the breeding and raising of dogs or cats on his own premises
holding period for dealer or exhibitor
5 business days
what entities are required to be licensed under the AWA?
dealers and exhibitors (see definitions above)
what entities are required to be registered under the AWA?
every research facility, every intermediate handler, every carrier, and every exhibitor not licensed under 2133 of this title
What persons can sell animals to a research facility but are exempted from obtaining a license
any retail pet store or other person who derives less than a substantial portion of his income from the breeding and raising of dogs or cats on his own premises and sells any such dog or cat to a dealer or research facility
what should the facility inspection report include?
signed by a majority of the Committee members involved in the inspection
include reports of any violations
include any minority views of the Committee
include any other information pertinent to the actitity
how long should the inspection certification report be kept on file?
at least 3 years
for federal research facilities, to whom should deviations be reported?
The head of the Federal agency conducting the research
What 4 components are required to be part of the training provided to scientists, technicians, and other personell involved with animal care?
instruction on:
1) humane practice of animal maintenance and experimentation
2) research or testing methods that minimize or eliminate the use of animals or limit animal pain or distress
3) utilization of the information services at AWIC
4) methods whereby deficiencies in animal care and treatment should be reported.
how often will the Secretary inspect each research facility?
once each year, and in the case of deficiencies or deviations conduct follow-up inspections
what is the definition of a field study under AWA?
a study conducted on free-living wild animals in their natural habitat. However, this term excludes any study that involves an invasive procedure, harms, or materially alters the behavior of an animal under study.
definition of indoor housing facility
must be capable of controlling temperature
enclosed with a roof, floor, and walls continuous connection
at least one door for entry and exit, any windows or openings must be covered with glass or hard plastic
definition of non-conditioned animal
animals which have not been subjected to special care and treatment for sufficient time to stabilize, and where necessary, to improve their health
definition of outdoor housing facility
any structure, building, land or premise, housing or intended to house animals, which does not meet the definition of any other type of housing facility, temperatures cannot be controlled within limits
definition of painful procedure
any procedure that would reasonably be expected to cause more than slight or momentary pain or distress in a human being
definition of random source
dogs and cats obtained from animal pounds or shelters, auction sales, or from any person who did not breed and raise them on his or her premises.
definition of sheltered housing
provides the animal with shelter, protection from the elements, and protection from temperature extremes at all times. A sheltered housing facility may consist of runs or pens totally enclosed in a barn or building
definition of a weaned animal
has become accustomed to take solid food and has done so without nursing for a period of at least 5 days
what are the categories for exceptions for obtaining a dealers license for dogs and/or cats, and/or small exotic or wild animals according to Part 2 regulations of the AWA.
1) retail pet stores
2) any person who derives no more than $500 gross income from the sale of such animals
3) Any person who maintains a total of four or fewer female dogs and sells the offspring at wholesale
4) any person who maintains a total of four or fewer female dogs and sells the offspring at retail.
5) any person who sells fewer than 25 dogs or cats per year which were born and raised on his or her premises
6) any animal used only for the purposes of food or fiber
If a research facility has has a change in operations, how soon should they notify the USDA?
10 days
If a research facilities registration is on inactive status and they plan to being using animals again, how soon should they notify the USDA?
10 days before animal work starts
If any significant deficiency remains uncorrected, how many days does the institution have to report this to the USDA
15 business days
Responsibilities of IACUC under AWA?
1) review program description every 6 months
2) inspect facilities every 6 months
3) prepare and submit reports on the above to IO
4) Investigate concerns regarding animal welfare
5) make recommendations
6) review and approve proposed animal activities and 7) significant changes to animal activities
8) be authorized to suspend activities
These are exactly the same as seen in the PHS
What is USDA form 7001 used for?
health certificate
What is USDA form 7005 used for?
Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand
What is USDA form 7006 used for?
Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats
How long should required USDA transportation forms be kept by research facilities?
3 yrs (1 yr if dealer or carrier)
What is required in the annual report by research facilities to the USDA?
1) assure that each PI has considered alternatives
2) Assure that professionally acceptable standards were followed
3) assure that facility is adhering to the standards and regulations, and give reasons for exceptions
4) location of all facilities where animals were housed
5) common name and number of animals used by pain category
What is USDA form 7019 used for?
Record of Animals on hand (other than dogs and cats)
What is USDA form 7020 used for?
Record of Acquisition, Disposition, or Transport of Animals (other than dogs and cats)
If a housing facility is located on the same premises as onother business, it must be physically separated from teh other business so that aimals the size of _______________ are prevented from entering it.
Dogs, skunks, racoons
When dogs or cats are present, the ambient temperature in the facility must not fall below _____ for dogs and cats not acclimated to lower temperatures.
50F
The ambient temperature must not fall below _____ for more than ___ hours when dogs or cats are present, and must not rise above _____ for more than _____ consecutive hours when dogs or cats are present.
45, 4, 85, 4
This is the same requirement for dogs and cats housed in a sheltered housing facility.
Axuillary ventilation, such as fans, blowers, or air conditioning must be provided when dogs and cats are present and the ambient temperature is ____ or higher.
85F
The ambient temperature in the sheltered part of the facility must not fall below ___ for dogs and cats not acclimated to lower temperatures.
50F
What must be provided to dogs and cats housed in a sheltered housing facility when the temperature drops below _____?
50 F, and must provide dry bedding, solid resting boards, or other methods of conserving body heat.
Shelter requirements for dogs and cats housed in outdoor facilities.
One or more shelter structures that are accessible to each animal in each outdoor faciliy. In addition to the shelter structure, one or more separate outside areas of shade must be provided. Shelters in outdoor facilities for dogs or cats must contain a rood, four sides, and a floor.
At what temperature is additional clean, dry bedding required for dogs or cats housed in outdoor facilities?
35F
height for cat enclosure
24in
cage size requirements for cats
4kg=4