Introduction

Question 1

What organization originally published the Ag Guide? When? When was the most recent version published and by who?

Answer 1

Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Science (FASFAS) in 1988. FASFAS became Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) and published revisions in 1999, and 2010. Most recent version in 2020, American Society of Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association, and Poultry Science Association.

Question 2

What regulations should institutional Ag animal facilities follow?

Answer 2

Ag Guide, Guide, and applicable federal, state, and local law and policies

Question 3

What is the definition of an agricultural animal? What is this definition NOT intended to include?

Answer 3

Any warm-blooded vertebrate animal used in agricultural research or teaching for which the scientific objectives are to improve understanding of the animal’s use in production agriculture and that may require a simulated or actual production agricultural setting with consideration of the animals well-being. Not pertaining to animals produced on farms or ranches for commercial use.

Question 4

Define recommended/recommendation.

Answer 4

Connotes a practice or policy that is generally preferred, but for which there are acceptable alternatives