Lab Animal Flashcards
What are the duties of lab animal vets?
- Treat disease in species used for research
- Facility management
- Training and research support
- Regulatory oversight
- Specific institutional duties
What are the organizations that oversee animals used in research?
IACUC
Animal Welfare Act (USDA)
Public Health Service Policy (OLAW)
Good Laboratory Practices (FDA)
AAALAC
What is the purpose of IACUC?
Required for any institution that uses animals
What is the main role of IACUC?
-Inspect every place an animal is brought or housed every 6 months
-Review animal use protocols for research and teaching
-Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
-Following “The Guide”
What animals are covered by the AWA?
Dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, non-human primates, guinea pig, other warm blooded animals
What animals are EXCLUDED from AWA?
Rodents bred for research
Farm animals (used for food/fiber/ag experiements)
Cold-blooded animals
What does the AWA outline?
Size and sanitation of enclosures
Transportation
Dogs: exercise program
Non-Human primates: psychological enrichment program
Who enforces the AWA?
USDA
Public Health Service Policy covers:
ALL animals used in PHS-funded research
GLP is enforced by:
FDA
What is AAALAC?
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory and Animal Care
What does AAALAC do?
Voluntary
Site visit to assess animal program every 3 years
Accreditation by AAALAC ensures:
Meeting standards required by law
Going the extra step to achieve excellence in animal care and use
What is biosecurity?
All measures taken to prevent, identify, contain, and eradicate known or unknown infections that may cause clinical disease…etc
What are the main engineering features of animal facilities that aim to prevent disease?
Facility design
Air lock at entry and exit of facility
Restricted access
Pressurization of rooms in facility/air flow