Definitions and Regulations (Part 2) Flashcards
APHIS official
Anyone employed by the Department, authorized to perform function under the act
AC Regional Director
veterinarian employed by APHIS
Act
Act of Aug 24 1966 and all subsequent ammendments (1970, 1976, 1985,, Laboratory Animal Welfare Act
Activity
research, testing, teaching that involve the care and use of animals
Ambient Temp
air temperature surrounding animal
Animal
live or dead dog, cat, NHP, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit or other warm blooded animal used for reseasrch, teaching, experimentation, exhibition, or as a pet
EXCEPT: birds, genus Rattus, genus Mus, horses not used for research, livestock used for food or fiber
All dogs used for research, hunting, security or breeding
Animal Act
animals trained for a performance or show
Attending veterinarian
- accredited by AVMA or ECFVG, or equivalent training
- experience and training in care and management of species being attended
- direct or delegated authority
Buffer area
off limits to public area, in swim with dolphins program
business hours
reasonable amount of time btw 7AM-7PM, Mon-Fri when except holidays, when APHIS inspections may occur
business year
12 month period, either fiscal or calendar
Carrier
operator of airline, railroad, motor carrier, shipping line engaged in the transport of animals for hire
Cat
live or dead Felis catus or cat-hybrid cross
Class A licensee (Breeder)
bred and raised on the premises, closed or stable colony, animals acquired solely for the purpose of the breeding colony
Class B licensee
purchase and resale of any animal
may also exhibit animals (as minor part of business)
Class C licensee (exhibitor)
showing or displaying animals to the public (buy and sell animals as minor part of business)
Committee
IACUC
3 members-attend vet (or delegated vet, if more than one vet at facility), unaffiliated member,
Dealer
Purchases or sales dogs, any live or dead animal-unborn, organs, limbs, blood, serum, other parts for research, teaching, testing, experiementation, exhibition or pet.
Dogs for hunting, security, breeding
Does not include- retail pet store, exhibitor, dealer who earns less than $500/year
Departmetn
USDA
Deputy Administrater
Dep Admin for Animal Care
Dog
live or dead Canis familiaris or dog hybrid
Dwarf hamster
Chinese or armenian hamster (substantially smaller than golden or syrian)
Endangered
species defined in endangered species act
Euthanasia
humane destruction of animal by method that produces
rapid or painless unconscious and subsequent death
without evidence of pain or distress
Exhibitor
exhibiting animals to public for compensation
carnivals, circus, zoos, animal acts
Excludes- retail pet stores, dog and horse races, state and local county fairs, livestock shoes, rodeos, field trials, coursing events, dog and cat shows
Exotic animal
animal not identified in definition of animal, not native to US
farm animal
domestic species of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llama, horses, mink, chinchilla, rabbits- when used for food or fiber
Federal award
fed funds used to support research, experimentation or teaching
grant, award, loan, contract, coop
federal research facility
department or agency of US that uses live animals for research or experimentation
field study
study conducted on free-living wild animals in their natural habitat
-no invasive procedures, does not harm or alter behavior
handling
petting, feeding, watering, cleaning, manipulation, loading crating shifting, transferring, immobilizing, restraining, treating training, working, moving etc
housing
land, premises, barn, shed, building, trailer, structure intended to house animals
hybrid cross
crossbreeding between two different species
cross between wild and domestic animals = domestic
impervious surface
does not permit absorption of fluid
can be thoroughly and repeatedly disinfected
water beads up or easily removed
indoor housing facility
- capable of controlling temp within the building as per species and maintaining humidity btw 30-70%
- continuous connection of roof, floor, walls
- at least one door, windows covered in glass or plastic
intermediate handler
receives custody of animals during transport in commerce
Inspector
employed by Department to perform function under the Act and regs (9 CFR 1, 2, 3)
Institutional official
individual at facility with legal authority
licensed veterinarian
valid license to practice in some state
major operative procedure
penetrates and exposes a body cavity
produces permanent impairment physical or physiological functions
Minimum horizontal dimension
diameter of the largest circle that can be inserted within the confines of a pool of water
Nonconditioned animal
not subjected to special care and treatment in order to be stabilized and improve their health
Nonhuman primate
any nonhuman member of the highest order of mammals that includes prosimians, monkeys and apes
outdoor housing facility
any animal housing facility that does not fit within other definitions for housing types and in which temps can not be controlled within set limits
painful procedure
animal procedure that would be expected to cause more than slight or momentary pain or distress in a human being in excess of that pain that may be caused by injection or minor procedure
paralytic drug
causes partial or complete loss of muscle contraction, but has no analgesic or anesthetic properties
pet animal
animals commonly kept as a pet in family households in he US- dogs, cats, GP, hamsters, rabbits. Excludes exotic and wild animals
positive physical contact
petting, stroking or touching that is beneficial to the wellbeing of the animal
pound or shelter
facility that accepts or seizes animals for the purpose of caring for and adopting them or enforcing the law, whether for profit or not
primary conveyance
main method of transportation to move animal from origin to destination
primary enclosure
any structure or device used to restrict an animal to limited amount of space- room, pen, run, cage etc
principal investigator
person responsible for a proposal to conduct research and the design and implementation of such research
quorum
majority of the Committee members
random source
dogs and cats obtained from pounds or shelters, auctions or from any person who did not breed or raise them on their premises
research facility
any school *(except-elementary or secondary), institution, organization or person that uses live animals for research, tests or experiments. 1) purchase or transports in commerce or 2) receives grants or funds from the gov for research testing or experiments. The administrator may exempt facilities if they do not use dogs or cats unless principal function is biomedical research or testing
Retail pet store
outlets that sales for pets, only dogs, cats rabbits, gp, hamsters, gerbils, rats mice, gophers, chinchilla, ferrets, domestic farm animals, birds, cold blooded species
Excludes- dogs for hunting, security or breeding, persons exhibiting or selling wild or exotic species for pets, warm-blooded animals for research (except rats, bird, mice)
Sanctuary area
area in the swim with dolphin program that is off limits to public
Sanitize
to make physically clean, remove agents that may be injurious to health
Sheltered housng
provides protection from elements and temp extremes (runs or pens in a barn or building, indoor/outdoor runs)
Standards
requirements as set forth in part 3 of subchapter A- Animal Welfare
State
state, territory, possession of the United States
Study area
area outside of core facility in which animals are housed for ore than 12 hours
Swim-with-the-dolphin program
program where public may enter primary enclosure to interact with designated cetacean
Transporting device
an interim used to transport and animal between primary conveyance and terminal facility
Transporting vehicle
truck, car, trailer, airplane, ship or railroad car used to transport animals
Wild animal
animal found in the wild or wild state of the US, such as deer, raccoon, opossum, skunk, armadillo, coyote,ox, wolf etc
wild state
animal living in its original, natural condition
zoo
place where animals are kept for public exhibition or viewing
Part 2 subpart A of the Regulations addresses what topic
Licensing
Who must have a licesnse?
anyone operating as a dealer, exhibitor, operator of auction or sale
Who may be exempt from having a license?
retail pet stores who only sale non-dangerous animals only for pets (not research or exhibition), anyone who derives less than $500 from the sale of animals per year, who sells less than 25 dogs or cats born on premises per year, and breeders with less than 3 breeding females
The sale of dogs or cats not born on the premises and sold for research requires a license. T or F
True
Is a license required for persons who transport or sale animals for food or fiber?
No
Who may request a voluntary license?
persons who sell less than 25 dogs or cats per year for research or teaching, provided the animals were born and raised on their premises. This will be considered class A
How many license can one person have?
No person shall have more than one licesnse (2.1c)
Any applicant for license must allow unannounced inspection of facilities, equipment, transport vehicles.
T or F
False. Pre license inspection will occur during normal business hours and at a other times mutually agreeable to the applicant and APHIS. Must demonstrate compliance with regulations prior to issue of license.
If an applicant or license does not meet the standards, hoe many chances will they have to correct deficiencies and
Applicants will have 2 more chances to demonstrate their compliance with regs and standards through re-inspection of the facilities. If failure after that, must wait 6 months to reapply
What form is used for mandatory annual reporting by a licensee prior to renewal?
APHIS form 7003/VS form 18-3
May a license be transferred to another person or location?
No, license are issues to specific persons and specific premises and do not transfer upon change of ownership or location.
How is class A annual license fee calculated?
based on 50% of the annual gross amount derived from sales. Table 1 (2.6 paragraph c)
How is Class B annual license fee calculated
Based on the total amount of compensationTable 1 (2.6 paragraph c)
How is a Class C annual license fee calculated
Based on the number of animals exhibited Table 2 (2.6 paragraph c)
If someone had multiple class of license, what is the basis for calculating annual fee
Calculated for the class that is the predominant use
Annual report for dealer licensees will include what information about the business
Annual income of the business or number of animals owned, held or exhibited(for class c)
A licensee must notify the AC regional director by certified mail of any change of address or change in ownership within how many days of the change?
10d
When can a licensee whose license has been suspended be licensed again?
After the period of suspension is over
When can a licensee whose license has been revoked be licensed again?
Can not be registered in their own name, or in any other manner (2.10 b)
In what situations can an license application be denied?
not meeting requirements, not paying fees, has a revoked or suspended license, non-compliance with regs or standards, fined/convicted of animal cruelty laws, false or fraudulent records,
Who should register with USDA (as opposed to license)
carriers and intermediate handlers, and any exhibitor not required to be licensed, and each research facility other than a Fed research facility
Part 2 subpart C
Regulations, Research facilities
How often must research facilities update their registration, but completing and fling a new registration form
every 3 years
Who should sign the registration form for research facilities
a person with legal authority to bind the parent organization
A research facility shall inform the AC regional director in writing of any change in address, owner or name change within how many days of the change?
10d
A research facility may be placed in inactive status if they have not used, handled or transported animals for a period of ______, and must notify the AC Reg Dir at least ____days before using handling or transporting animals again
2yr, 10d
Who shall appoint an IACUC
CEO of the research facility
IACUC membership (according to AWA)
Chairman and two additional members.
One member shall be a veterinarian with training and experience in LAM, and direct or delegated program responsibilities.
One member shall not be affiliated in any way with the facility
How many members must the IACUC have
at least 3
chairman, veterinarian, unaffiliated
How many people from the same administrative unit can sit on the IACUC (if there are more than 3 members on the Committee)?
Not more than 3
How often must the IACUC review the research facilities program for human care and use of animals
every 6 months
How often must the IACUC inspect all of the research facilities animal facilities (and study areas)?
every 6 months
How often is the IACUC required to inspect animal areas containing free-living wild animals in their natural environment
They need not be include in the inspections
trick question!
To whom should the report of the Committee for semi-annual expect ions be submitted
the institutional official
Who should sign the semi-annual reports of the Committee
the report shall be reviewed and signed but the majority of the Committee, and must include any minority opinions
How many members of a subcommittee of the IACUC are required to conduct the semi-annual evaluations
at least 2
What should be contained in the semiannual report of the Committee?
- description of nature and extent of research facilities adherence to subchapter A
- any departures from this chapter and the reason for each
Significant deficiencies
a deficiency that may be considered a threat to animal health and safety (in the judgement of the IACUC and IO)
-If detected, a plan and date for correction should be made. If not corrected as planned, must be reported to IACUC, IO, APHIS within 15 day
Is the IACUC authorized to suspend activities involving animals?
Yes!
According to the AWA regulations when is ok to use paralytics without anesthesia
It is not ok to use paralytics without anesthesia according to the regs
In what circumstances is it ok for an animal to have more than one major surgical procedure
- ) justified for scientific reasons by the PI in writing
- ) required as routine veterinary care to protect the health and well being of the animal
- ) special circumstances on an individual basis as determined by the Administrator (must be submitted in writing to APHIS)
If an IACUC members is designated by the chair to review a proposed activity (designated review) they must have the authority to:
- approve the activity
- require modifications
- request full committee review (which must occur at a convened meeting of the committee
May a member of the IACUC with a “conflicting”interest in the activity being reviewed contribute to the constitution of a quorum?
No, they can not participate in review or approval of an activity or contribute to a quorum.
They may provide information as requested by the IACUC
The committee must inform the PI in writing of the decision to approve or withhold approval of activities relating to care and use of animals. T or F
True. They must also give the PI an opportunity to respond in person or in writing
How often must continuing reviews be conducted by IACUC
not less than annually
Can the IACUC suspend an activity once it has been approved?
Yes, if they determine it is not being conducted as described and approved. This can only occur at a convened meeting, with a vote of the majority.
To whom must the suspension of an activity involving animals be reported?
to APHIS and any federal agency funding the activity. The report should include reasons for the suspension and corrective action plan
When can officials of the research facility approve an activity involving the care and use of animals?
only after it has been approved by the IACUC
What must the training program of the research facility provide to personnel involved in animal care or use
- basic needs of species in use
- proper handling and care for the animals in use
- proper pre and post procedural care
- aseptic surgical methods
- research or testing methods to limit animal use or minimize distress
- proper use of anesthetics, analgesics and tranquilizers
- methods to report deficiencies or violations (without reprisal)
- how to utilize resources/information to assure
- proper methods of use
- alternatives to animal use
What must IACUC proposal include?
- species and approximate number to be used
- rational for use of animals, specific species and number
- complete description of proposed use
- assurance that discomfort and pain will be limited to that which is unavoidable
- description of euthanasia method
Can the attending vet be a voting member of the IACUC?
They must be! Unless the facility has more than one DVM, in which case another DVM can be appointed to IACUC assuming they have delegated program responsibilities
The AV must perform daily observation of all animals.
T or F
False. Daily obs may be accomplished by someone other than the AV providing a mechanism of direct and frequent communication to the AV is available
What records should the IACUC maintain?
- meeting minutes, including attendance,
- records of proposed activities or changes to activities and whether they were approved or not
- records of semiannual reports (including minority views)
Live dog and cat records must include
- name and address of person from who they were acquired
- official USDA tag or tattoo assigned
- description of each dog or cat
- ID assigned by research facility
APHIS Form 7001/VS form 18-1
THe Interstate and International Certificate of Health Exam for Small Animals
-Used by research facilities and transporters of dogs and c
APHIS form 7006/VS form 18-5
Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand
-used to maintain required information for research facilities and transporters of dogs and cats
All records on reports shall be maintained for at least __years following the completion of the animal use activity
3 years
Records must be available for inspection and copying by authorized APHIS. True or False
True, APHIS is allowed to copy records, but are required to maintain confidentiality of material, unless they are investigating an violation
Release of reports, summaries, photographs that are privileged or confidential will be governed by what act?
Freedom of Information Act
When is the annual report to the USDA due each year?
And to whom should it be submitted
Must be submitted before Dec 1st
AC Regional Director
What details should be contained in the annual report
- Assurance the facility followed professionally accepted standards and adherence to regs and standards
- Assurance that each PI as considered alternatives to painful procedures
- Exceptions to the standards and regs are specified and explained. Species and number of animals affected
- Location of all facilities where animals used
- Species (common name) and number in each pain category
- no pain (C)
- pain, but use of pain relieving drugs (D)
- pain but no analgesia or anesthesia (E)- with explanation/justification - number of animals bred for research but not yet used
Are Federal research facilities required to have an IACUC
yes, with the same composition and duties as nonfederal facilities, except:
- the committee should report findings to the head of Federal agency (rather than APHIS)
- the head of Federal agency is responsible for corrective action and for granting exceptions
To whom does the IACUC of a Federal agent report
The head of the federal agency (no APHIS)
When may an APHIS official enter a place of business for inspection of records and properly?
During regular business hours
When must information requested by an APHIS official be furnished
within a reasonable time, and as may be specified in the request
APHIS officials are allowed to copy records and take photographs at a facility they are inspecting
True or False
True
Does the research facially have to supply a space for the APHIS official to work on site?
Yes
What must be supplied by law enforcement officers upon entering a research facility (during business hours) to search for a missing animal.
written description of the animal and name/address of owner.
They must also comply with all facility security and biosecurity measures to prevent disease or escape of animals
Are APHIS officials allowed to confiscate animals?
Yes, if they are not currently being used for research/teaching/testing by the facility and are found to be suffering, and the facility does not correct the condition upon request. The research facility shall bear all costs of this action
Deprivation of food and water is allowed for training animals. True or False
False.
Except if the activity of short term with-holding of food or water is specified in a IACUC approved protocol that details the monitoring of these procedures
How should unweaned kittens or puppies be individually identified?
They are not required to be individually identified, if maintained as a litter and still with the dam, who is identified
What size, shape, material is required for official tags of dogs and cats
- durable alloy (brass, bronze, steel or plastic)
- round (not less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter)
- oblong/flat (not less than 2inches by 3/4 inch)
What must be included on the official tag
- the letters USDA
- numbers identifying the State and research facility/dealer
- number identifying the animal
Within what time frame can an individual dog or cat ID number be reused?
not within a 5year period
Who will assign the ID numbers?
the Department will assign id numbers to be used on official tags by the research facility at the time of registration
How long must official id tags be maintained by research facility, once removed from the animal
1 year
If dogs or cats are obtained from sources other than dealers, exhibitors, and exempt persons, shall hold the animal for how many days prior to use by the facility
5 full days (not including the day of acquisition)
Within how many days of transport shall a licensed veterinarian inspect the animals and execute a health certificate
not more that 10d prior to shipment
What is the acceptable size and shape of and official USDA dog tag
round- not less that 1 1/4 inch in diameter
flat or oblong- not less than 2x3/4 inch
Do puppies and kittens less than 16 weeks of age require identification?
Yes- by official USDA tag, legible tattoo marking or plastic type collar with legible information that is required (this is the difference from ID of adults)
When a class B dealer obtains a dog previously identified with an official USDA tag or tattoo, should they maintain that tag and number or replace it with their own?
Either is acceptable as long as all ID numbers are clear on the records of purchase
How many weaned cats without an affixed collar can be maintained in one primary enclosure
not more than 1, unless they are otherwise identified by a distinctive tattoo, or other collar approved by the administrator
Do unweaned puppies or kittens require identification
Not as long as they are with the dam, and she is identified
How are animals other than dogs or cats identified when confined to a primary enclosure?
a label attached to the primary enclosure that includes:
-number of animals in enclosure, species, distinctive features, individual ID of each animals (tag or tattoo)
When a dealer or exhibitor a quires dogs or cats, records must include the vehicle license and drivers license of the person from whom the animal was obtained-
T or F
T- if they are not licensed under the Act
Give the APHIS form number for “the record of acquisitions and dogs and cats on hand”
APHIS Form 7005/VS 18-5
Give the APHIS form number for “the record of disposition and dogs and cat”
APHIS Form 7006/VS 18-6
What is APHIS form 7001/VS 18-1
USDA Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals
What is APHIS form 7020/VS Form 18-20
Record of Acquisition and Disposition or Transport of Animals other than Dogs or Cats
What is the minimum age which a dog or cat may be transported by any person, except to a registered research facility
8 weeks, and must have been weaned
How long must a performance animal be allowed to rest between performances?
At least as long as the time for one performance
T or F. It is ok to use tranquilizers or other drugs to facilitate public handling of an animal
False
T or F. A class B dealer may obtain dogs or cats from an individual?
True, but only if that individual bred and raised the animals on their own premises
Any pound, shelter or research facility (licensed as a dealer), receiving dogs or cats must hold them for a period of how many days ___ and including what day of the week___ before selling or providing to a dealer
5 full days (not including day of acquisition) and must include at least one Saturday.
