Position and Guidance Statements

Question 1

How often should facilities housing dogs incorporate daily opportunities for dogs to exercise and engage with their environment and other dogs?

Answer 1

Daily

Question 2

How large should perching and resting platforms be for NHPs?

Answer 2

Large enough to accommodate animals huddling and sleeping in pairs or groups.

Question 3

Do primates in captivity prefer routine settings?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Are rabbits territorial?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

How should does with litters and kits at weaning be housed?

Answer 5

Does with litters housed separately from other rabbits. Kits can be mixed between litters at weaning.

Question 6

What does AAALAC suggest when evaluating pen space provided to animals?

Answer 6

Performance standards

Question 7

What are the three criteria to consider when developing a safety plan for walk-in cage/rack washers?

Answer 7

Ease of egress, a de-energizing mechanism, and personnel training