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Which regulatory agency performs annual unannounced site inspections and enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
USDA
Which types of animals are reared in open (non-filtered) cages and have an unknown microbial status ?
Conventional
The process which reduces the number of pathogenic organisms on an object to a harmless level is known as:
Disinfection
____________ is the process by which the number of bacteria and other organisms living on inanimate objects is reduced enough to prevent disease .
Sanitization
A _________ toxicity test varies from 13-26 weeks in duration and usually involves rodents or dogs . The animals are dosed on a daily basis in a similar manner that may be Administered to humans .
Subchronic
What does the term specific pathogen-free indicate ?
Animals do not have certain diseases which normally infects the species .
How long does NIH require assurance records (grants,research protocols, ect.) to be retained after the completion of a research project ?
3 years
How often is the IACUC required to review an institutions animal care program and inspect the animal facilities ?
Every 6 months
Chronic toxicology testing is conducted in mice and rats . This type of toxicology testing is used to assess toxicity and _________ of drug candidates .
Oncogenicity
What term is used to indicate that a pregnant animal during parturition is unable to deliver offspring naturally because the uterus is fatigued or not functioning properly ?
Uterine inertia
The “true stomach” in. Ruminant is known as the________.
Abomasum