Standards (part 3) NHPs

Question 1

T or F. Substances that are required for husbandry, but that might be toxic to NHPs may be stored in the animal areas

Answer 1

T. But only if stored cabinets

They may not be stored in food storage or prep areas

Question 2

What is the acceptable ambient temperature for NHPs in indoor housing

Answer 2

must be maintained at a level that ensures the health and well-being of the species housed and as directed by the AV

Question 3

The ambient temperature should not fall below ___degrees or above ___degrees for more than 4 consecutive hours when NHPs are present

Answer 3

45 F

85F

Question 4

When must auxiliary ventilation be provided for NHPs

Answer 4

When the ambient temperature is above 85

Question 5

According to the AWA standards at what level must the humidity be maintained when housing NHPs

Answer 5

at a level that ensures the health and well being of the species being housed, as directed by the AV

Question 6

How high must the perimeter fence of the outdoor portion of and enclosure be?

Answer 6

6 ft

sufficient height to keep unwanted species out

Question 7

How far from the outside enclosure wall or fence must the perimeter fence be located?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the floor space requirement for NHPs that are under 1kg

Answer 8

1.6 square ft

Question 9

Give the weight range and examples of NHPs in categorized as group 2

Answer 9

1-3kg, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and juveniles of some species (6mo-3yo)

Question 10

what is minimum floor space for group 2 NHPs

Answer 10

3.0 sq ft

Question 11

What is the weight range and sq foot requirement for group 3 NHPs

Answer 11

3-10kg

4.3 sq ft

Question 12

What is the weight range and typical species for group 4 NHPs

Answer 12

10-15kg

male macaques and large african species

Question 13

what is the sq footage requirement for floor space for group 4 NHP

Answer 13

6.0 sq ft

Question 14

How much floor space is required to house an NHP that is between 15-25kg (group 5)

Answer 14

8.0sq ft

Question 15

What is the height requirement for group 2 and 3 NHP caging

Answer 15

30 inches

Question 16

What is the height requirement for group 4 NHP

Answer 16

32 inches

Question 17

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

Answer 17

T

Question 18

When should an NHP be housed separately from a group

Answer 18

When it is overly aggressive, is debilitated as a result of age or other condition, has a contagious disease, is incompatible

Question 19

What groups of primates require special consideration

Answer 19

• 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

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

must have at least 1hr daily of unrestrained activity

Question 21

If an NHP is exempted from the EE plan by the AV, how often must that exemption be reviewed

Answer 21

Every 30days unless it is a permanent exemption.

-the exemption must be documented

Question 22

T or F. An NHP can be exempted from the EE plan for scientific reasons

Answer 22

T

must be set forth and approved in research proposal and must be reviewed at least annually

Question 23

How many food stations must be provided if dominant NHPs are fed together?

Answer 23

Multiple. Enough to ensure that all animal receive sufficient quantity

Question 24

How often must water be offered if not provided continuously?

Answer 24

At least 2x at day for 1 hour each time

Question 25

How often must hard surfaces in an NHP enclosure be cleaned if the NHP species engages in scent marking?

Answer 25

spot cleaned daily

Question 26

How often must a primary enclosure housing NHPs be sanitized?

Answer 26

every 2 weeks or more frequently if required to prevent excessive accumulation of dirt, debris,excreta, waste etc

Question 27

How long before transport must an NHP be offered food before being loaded for transport by an intermediate handler or carrier

Answer 27

within 4 hours

Must be certified in writing and attached to crate

Question 28

How many NHPs can be transported in a primary enclosure?

Answer 28

one
except for two prepubescent juveniles, and dam and nursing infant, a compatible male-female pair as long as female is not in estrus

Question 29

T or F. NHPs of different species may be transported together

Answer 29

T, as long as they are not in the same, adjacent or connected primary enclosures

Question 30

What is the space requirement for primary enclosures used to transport NHPs

Answer 30

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

Question 31

A primary enclosure used to transport NHPs should be marked in 1” letters on the top and one or more sides with the words _____

Answer 31

Wild Animals or Live Animals

Question 32

How often must a primate less than 1 year of age be offered food and water during transport?

Answer 32

once every 12 hours