Standards (part 3) NHPs Flashcards
T or F. Substances that are required for husbandry, but that might be toxic to NHPs may be stored in the animal areas
T. But only if stored cabinets
They may not be stored in food storage or prep areas
What is the acceptable ambient temperature for NHPs in indoor housing
must be maintained at a level that ensures the health and well-being of the species housed and as directed by the AV
The ambient temperature should not fall below ___degrees or above ___degrees for more than 4 consecutive hours when NHPs are present
45 F
85F
When must auxiliary ventilation be provided for NHPs
When the ambient temperature is above 85
According to the AWA standards at what level must the humidity be maintained when housing NHPs
at a level that ensures the health and well being of the species being housed, as directed by the AV
How high must the perimeter fence of the outdoor portion of and enclosure be?
6 ft
sufficient height to keep unwanted species out
How far from the outside enclosure wall or fence must the perimeter fence be located?
of significant enough distance to prevent physical contact between animals inside the enclosure and outside the fence. If less than 3 ft, must be approve by administrator
What is the floor space requirement for NHPs that are under 1kg
1.6 square ft
Give the weight range and examples of NHPs in categorized as group 2
1-3kg, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and juveniles of some species (6mo-3yo)
what is minimum floor space for group 2 NHPs
3.0 sq ft
What is the weight range and sq foot requirement for group 3 NHPs
3-10kg
4.3 sq ft
What is the weight range and typical species for group 4 NHPs
10-15kg
male macaques and large african species
what is the sq footage requirement for floor space for group 4 NHP
6.0 sq ft
How much floor space is required to house an NHP that is between 15-25kg (group 5)
8.0sq ft
What is the height requirement for group 2 and 3 NHP caging
30 inches
What is the height requirement for group 4 NHP
32 inches
T or F. Each dealer exhibitor or research facility using NHP must develop, document and follow and plan for environmental enhancement adequate to promote psychological well-being of NHPs
T
When should an NHP be housed separately from a group
When it is overly aggressive, is debilitated as a result of age or other condition, has a contagious disease, is incompatible
What groups of primates require special consideration
- infants and young juveniles
- those showing signs of psychological distress
- Committee approved restricted activity
- individually housed animals unable to see or hear other NHPs
- great apes over 50kg
If restraint housing is required, either by AV or research proposal, for more than 12 hours, how long must the animal be allowed to have unrestrained activity?
must have at least 1hr daily of unrestrained activity
If an NHP is exempted from the EE plan by the AV, how often must that exemption be reviewed
Every 30days unless it is a permanent exemption.
-the exemption must be documented
T or F. An NHP can be exempted from the EE plan for scientific reasons
T
must be set forth and approved in research proposal and must be reviewed at least annually
How many food stations must be provided if dominant NHPs are fed together?
Multiple. Enough to ensure that all animal receive sufficient quantity
How often must water be offered if not provided continuously?
At least 2x at day for 1 hour each time
How often must hard surfaces in an NHP enclosure be cleaned if the NHP species engages in scent marking?
spot cleaned daily
How often must a primary enclosure housing NHPs be sanitized?
every 2 weeks or more frequently if required to prevent excessive accumulation of dirt, debris,excreta, waste etc
How long before transport must an NHP be offered food before being loaded for transport by an intermediate handler or carrier
within 4 hours
Must be certified in writing and attached to crate
How many NHPs can be transported in a primary enclosure?
one
except for two prepubescent juveniles, and dam and nursing infant, a compatible male-female pair as long as female is not in estrus
T or F. NHPs of different species may be transported together
T, as long as they are not in the same, adjacent or connected primary enclosures
What is the space requirement for primary enclosures used to transport NHPs
big enough for the NHP to turn around freely in a normal manner, and so that it can sit upright, hands down without its head touching the top of the enclosure
A primary enclosure used to transport NHPs should be marked in 1” letters on the top and one or more sides with the words _____
Wild Animals or Live Animals
How often must a primate less than 1 year of age be offered food and water during transport?
once every 12 hours
