Subpart 3D - Animal Health and Husbandry Standards, NHPs Flashcards
How often must NHPs be fed?
At least once daily. Infants and juveniles must be fed as often as necessary in accordance with generally accepted professional and husbandry practices and nutritional standards.
How must food be provided in group housing?
Multiple feeding sites provided. Animals must be observed to determine that all receive a sufficient quantity of food.
How often must NHPs be provided water?
No less than twice daily for 1 hour each time.
How often must food waste and excreta be removed from inside and under each primary enclosure?
Inside daily, under as often as needed to prevent an excessive accumulation of feces and food waste, prevent NHP from becoming soiled, and reduce disease hazards, insects, pests, and odors.
If the species of NHPs housed in the primary enclosure engages in scent marking, how often must hard surfaces in the primary enclosure be cleaned?
Must spot-clean daily.
How often must indoor primary enclosures be sanitized?
At least once every 2 weeks. If the species of NHP scent marks, the primary enclosure must be sanitized at regular intervals in accordance with professional and husbandry practices.
