Unit 2 Regulations/ Agencies

Question 1

is the gold standard for the care and use of Lab Animals

Answer 1

“the guide” the guide for the care and use of lab animals

Question 2

according to “The Guide,” lab animals are defined as

Answer 2

any vertebrae animal used in research, teaching, or testing (covers all species not covered by awa)

Question 3

topics covered by “the guide”

Answer 3

husbandry, environment and housing, pop managment, animal identification, record-keeping, genetics. veterinary care, animal procurement and transportation, the physical plant, behavioral mgmt, social environment, activity, considerations in prep and review of protocols

Question 4

species covered under AWA

Answer 4

d/c, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, primates, other warm blooded animals

Question 5

species excluded from AWA

Answer 5

birds, cold blooded (ectotherms), rats/mice, horses not used for rsrch

livestock/poultry used for food/ fiber or
improvement of breeding/animal nutrition/ mgmt. production efficiency/quality of food and fiber

Question 6

original purpose of AWA

Answer 6

protect d/c owners from theft, prevent sale/use of stolen animals, humane transport and research, prohibit animal fighting

Question 7

who enforces the AWA

Answer 7

the USDA’s APHIS

Question 8

the AWA’s rules regarding the purchase of animals by research facilities or US government

Answer 8

can only be purchased from authorized operators of auction sales, licensed exhibitors, or licensed dealers

Question 9

according to AWA, a USDA veterinarian must inspect all registered facilities how often

Answer 9

periodically, at least twice a year, unannounced