Facilities

Question 1

AWA

Answer 1

Animal Welfare Act
-governs: sale, handling, transport, and use of animals
-passed in 1966
-sets standards of care: animals in education, research, or exhibition
-OG name is “The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act”
-purpose: prevent theft of dogs and cats, prevent sale or use of stolen dogs or cats, and ensure humane care and treatment of animals used in research facilities

Question 2

USDA

Answer 2

United States Department of Agriculture
-enforces AWA

Question 3

APHIS

Answer 3

Animal and plant health inspection service
-conduct inspections annually

Question 4

REAC

Answer 4

Regulatory enforcement and animal care
-enforces penalties for violations of the AWA
-may include fines, suspensions, and closure

Question 5

USDA

Answer 5

U.S Food and Drug Administration
-authorized to enforce the animal welfare regulations
-responsible for ensuring foods are safe, wholesome, and sanitary

Question 6

IACUC

Answer 6

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
-responsible for all aspects of animal use: education, health, and compliance with laws
-must include one vet with training and experience and one person with no affiliation with research facilities
-reviews animal use protocols
ensures the number of animals used and the species are appropriate for research objectives

Question 7

THE GUIDE

Answer 7

primary reference on animal care and use
-contains detailed info on all aspects of biomedical research facilities

Question 8

PHS

Answer 8

Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Question 9

AAALAC

Answer 9

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
-private nonprofit that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science