Numbers Review Flashcards
What are the two AWA statuses for a facility?
Active or inactive.
What form is used to change status as a facility?
APHIS Form 7033
What form is used to the program of veterinary care?
APHIS Form 7002
What form can be used as an option when making a contingency plan?
APHIS Form 7093
What four aspects must a contingency plan include?
- Emergency situations that are common to the facility’s area
- Specific tasks in response to identified emergencies
- Chain of command (Names and positions)
- How response and recovery will be handled in terms of materials, resources, and training needed
Dealer or exhibitor cannot seal or dispose of a dog/cat for:
5 days
Who must be on an AWA IACUC?
3 people: Chair/IO, DVM, unaffiliated member
How long is a temporary license suspension for dealers, exhibitors, and auction operators?
21 days
What is the penalty for interfering with official duties? With a deadly weapon?
$5000 fine, 3 years in prison, or both
$10,000 fine, 10 years in prison, or both
What is penalty for violating the regulations?
<$10,000 per violation, per day
What is the penalty for failure to obey a cease and desist order?
$1500 per offense per day
How long does one have to appeal a final order issued by the Secretary?
60 days
What is the penalty for knowingly violating any provision?
$2500, 1 year in prison, or both
How long must a pound, public or private shelter, or research facility hold a dog or cat for?
5 days
How long must research facility hold on to certification for random source dogs or cats?
1 year
When was the AWA created?
1966 - Lab Animal Welfare Act
What did the AWA 1970 amendment do?
Expanded definition of animal to any warm-blooded animal
Expanded scope of Secretary to include anesthesia and analgesia drugs
What did the AWA 1976 amendment do?
Expanded act to include dogs used for hunting, security, breeding
Included carrier and handler standards
Prohibited animal fighting ventures
What did the Food Security Act 1985 do?
Made Act applicable to research, including humane use, minimal pain and distress, alternatives, and major operative procedures
Included exercise for dogs and psychological well-being of primates
Establishment of IACUC
Formation of information center at National Ag Library
What did the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act (1990) do?
Required 5 day holding period of dogs/cats and written certification regarding background
What did the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (2002) do?
Expanded the prohibitions of fighting animals to include birds
Added birds, mice, and rats to the list of animals not covered
What is a study area?
Area outside the core facility in which animals are held for more than 12 hours.
When is an animal considered weaned?
Has eaten solid food and not nursed for 5 days.
What is the licensing application fee?
$10
How long to request a re-inspection?
90 days
If a facility fails 3 inspections, how long do they have to wait to reapply?
6 months
How long is a license valid for?
1 year
What is a Class B license fee based on?
Net profit
What is a Class C license fee based on?
Number of animals
How many IACUC members should be on subcommittees for program review/inspection?
2
How many members are required for DMR?
1
When is annual report due?
December 1
What is the size of tag required for dogs and cats?
Circular - 1.25”
Oblong - 2” x 0.75”
What is the subsequent holding period if dog/cat has already done the 5/10 day holding period with another dealer/exhibitor?
24 hours
What dogs and cats require a 10 day holding perio?
Those from private or contract shelter.
At which age is a dog/cat exempt from holding period, if obtained from the person that bred and raised them?
<120 days, hold for 24h
What is the minimum age to transport a dog or cat, unless to a research facility?
8 weeks
What is the holding period of a private/public shelter or research facility (licensed as a dealer) before giving to a dealer?
5 days, not including acquisition of transport, and must include a Saturday
How side must metal strands be, unless coated with fiberglass or plastic?
> 1/8”, 9 gauge
How many adult nonconditioned cats/dogs per enclosure?
12
Dogs over which age must have regular exercise?
12 weeks
How often must exercise exemptions due to scientific need be reviewed by IACUC?
At least annually.
How hot must the water be that is used for sanitization?
180F
What is the minimum temperature when dogs/cats are moving?
Not less than 45F for more than 45min
How long can dogs/cats be in a transport carrier before it needs to be cleaned with litter replaced?
24 hours
How large must projecting rims be?
0.75”
If carrier permanently affixed, how much of the front panel needs to be ventilation?
90%
When traveling by air, how many dogs/cats per enclosure?
Adults or >20lb = 1
<8wk and <20 lb = 2
When traveling by surface vehicle or private aircraft, how many adult dogs/cats per enclosure?
4
When must the aircraft cabin be pressurized?
Above 8000 ft
How often food/water offered to dogs and cats in transport
Food every 24 hours if 16+ weeks
Food every 12 hours if <16 weeks
Water every 12 hours
What is temp range for indoor housing facilities of guinea pigs and hamsters?
60-85F
Enclosure height for guinea pigs? Hamsters?
7”, 6”
How many guinea pigs can be transported in the same enclosure?
15
How many hamsters can be transported in the same enclosure?
50
When transporting hamsters or guinea pigs, what temperature requires auxiliary ventilation?
> 75F
What are temp ranges when transporting hamsters and guinea pigs?
45-85F
Food and water must be provided if hamsters and guinea pigs are transported for how long?
> 6 hours
What is minimum indoor temp for housing rabbits?
None
At what temp is artificial cooling for rabbits required?
> 90F
At what temp is shelter from cold required for rabbits?
<40F
AWA rabbit height requirement?
14”
How often should soiled litter in rabbit enclosures with solid flooring be replaced? Soiled pans if floor is mesh or wire?
Weekly x 2
How often should primary enclosures for rabbits be sanitized?
Every 30 days
How many rabbits per transport enclosure?
15
When is auxiliary ventilation required in transport or terminal facility for rabbits?
> 75F
What is the temp range for rabbits in the terminal facility?
45-85F, no exceptions
NHP cage size is based on mom’s requirements only if what?
Infant is less than 6 months old
What proportion of ventilation openings form NHPs must be above midline?
All
What is the temp range for NHPs in transit?
45-85F, no exceptions
How often must NHPs be offered food in transport?
Over 1 year = Every 24 hours
Under 1 year = Every 12 hours
Transporting devices for NHPs must be covered when the temp is less than what?
45F
How tall must perimeter fence be for dangerous animals?
8’
What is APHIS Form 7001?
US Interstate and International Certificate of Health Exam for Small Animals
APHIS Form 7002?
Animal Care Program of Vet Care for Research Facilities or Exhibitors/Dealers
APHIS Form 7005?
Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand
APHIS Form 7006?
Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats
APHIS Form 7020?
Record of Acquisition, Disposition, or Transport of Animals (Other than dogs/cats)
APHIS Form 7023?
Annual Report of Research Facility
