Chapter 1 - Institutional Policies Flashcards
What qualifications should the director of a program have?
Veterinarian, animal scientist, or other qualified professional with training and experience in the management of ag animals.
Who appoints ACUC members?
CEO
Who is required on the ACUC?
Requires 5 people. At least one:
- Vet with training or experience in ag animal medicine and who is licensed or eligible to be licensed
- Scientist with experience in ag research or teaching
- Animal, dairy, or poultry scientist with training in and experience in management of ag animals
- A non-science person from the institution
- Person not affiliated with the institution
Define ACUC. Does the ACUC need to be separate from the IACUC?
Animal Care and Use Committee. Should be same committee, with use of subcommittee to fulfill the requirements.
What are the responsibilities of the ACUC?
Responsibilities:
-Review, approve, or disapprove protocols and other proposed activities, or sig. changes in activities
- Meet at regular intervals (at least semiannual)
- Inspect facilities and study areas at least twice a year (submit a written report to IO regarding compliance with Ag Guide)
- Review ag animal care and use program at least twice a year - Investigate concerns, complaints, or reports of non-compliance regarding ag animals
- Suspend non-compliant activities
- Make recommendations on development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures to facilitate support and monitor the humane and appropriate use of animals
- Perform other functions as required by applicable laws and policies
How often SHOULD the ACUC perform a review? When should protocols be reviewed and re-approved?
Annual review. Renew approved protocols with resubmission and re-approval at least once every three years.
Can standard ag practices be performed, even if they don’t follow the regulations, policies, and standards in the Ag Guide?
No, must still follow regulations, policies, and standards.
Do certain common husbandry practices that cause temporary pain and distress need to be described in each protocol? When are they acceptable?
Do not need to be described in each protocol, but are acceptable as written SOPs if they are warranted to sustain the long term welfare of the animal or the animal’s handler, are performed by or under direct supervision of capable, trained, and experience personnel, and performed with precautions taken to reduce pain, stress, and infection
What MUST be provided for animal health care? By who?
Adequate health care. Full time, part time, or consulting as decided by institution.
What are 5 aspects of biosecurity?
- Showering facilities SHOULD be provided
- Disposable clothing may be indicated
- Personnel SHOULD not leave the facilities in work clothing
- Personnel SHOULD not eat, drink, apply cosmetics, or use tobacco in enclosed animal facilities
- Visitors SHOULD be limited
Who MUST be trained? Who ensures this? What type of training should be provided?
Institutions MUST ensure all persons who care for or use ag animals are qualified through training or experience. In service and on the job training SHOULD be made available to all personnel who provide routine care, including temporary and part-time employees.
What SHOULD training include? (5) What SHOULD be maintained regarding this training?
- Proper husbandry, handling, surgical procedures, and pre-post surgical care
- Methods to minimize number of animals used and minimize pain and distress including proper use of anesthetics and analgesics
- Methods to report deficiencies in animal care and use
- Information services such as AWIC
- Methods of euthanasia
Should maintain training records, have them available for review as needed
What component SHOULD an OHSP include?
Educational component: zoonotic diseases, allergies, physical hazards, etc.
When SHOULD prophylactic vaccine be considered? How often should tetanus boosters be given?
When working with infectious diseases. Every 10 years.
What should be readily available regarding occupational health?
First aid (first aid kits) and medical treatment.
