USDA Animal Care Policy Manual Flashcards
Can an investigator use expired medical materials during a survival procedure on a USDA-covered species?
No.
Can expired suture or other medical materials NOT including drugs be used for acute terminal procedures?
Yes, if (1) animal is anesthetized, (2) animal is euthanized without recovery, (3) it doesn’t adversely affect animal well-being or compromise validity of study, and (4) the facility has a policy on use/storage/disposal.
Can expired drugs (analgesics/anethetics/euthanasia solution) be used for terminal procedures?
No.
What substances are expected to be pharmaceutical-grade when available, even when used for acute studies?
Compounds, medications, drugs, vehicles, and diluents. Some test articles or novel compounds may not be available as pharma-grade products.
When can non-pharmaceutical grade products be used in regulated animals?
Only after specific review and approval by IACUC which includes eval of scientific justification and availablility of a pharmaceutical-grade product. Cost alone is NOT a justification, but can be used in combination with shortages/unavailability.
Can an exhibitor or dealer use a non-pharmaceutical grade substance in a USDA-regulated animal?
Yes, under approval of AV within perview of accepted veterinary practices.
Can someone eat, drink, prepare food, or smoke in surgery areas?
Nope!
What is required for survival surgery?
(1) aseptic technique, (2) dedicated surgical facility for nonrodents
Could a meeting room or auditorium be used for survival surgery?
No.
What constitutes a designated surgical facility?
It is set up to be cleaned and maintained in aseptic condition and not used for other purposes when not in use. Must be maintained in good repair.
What is required for nonsurvival surgery?
Clean area free of clutter, using acceptable veterinary sanitation practices like those used in a standard treatment/exam room. Reasonable cleanliness practices should be used.
Who is responsible for ensuring adequate pre-and post-procedural care for surgical procedures?
the Attending Veterinarian
With regard to surgical procedures, what should be included in the animal activity proposal?
Specific details for pre- and post-procedural care, drugs to relieve pain/distress, scientific justification if such drugs are withheld
What authority does the AV have with regards to post-operative care of animals undergoing surgical procedures?
(1) AV can alter post-op care if unexpected pain/distress occurs, (2) request a significant change to the protocol (which must be approved by the IACUC before use).
How should off-site locations such as farms used for post-operative surgical care be identified in animal care proposal?
They should be identified as either (a) a site of the research facility or (b) the site of another registered facility.
When can animals be taken to off-site locations after surgical procedures?
When fully recovered from anesthesia, unless it is justified in an animal activity proposal
What must the Program of Veterinary Care consist of when a full-time AV isn’t available?
APHIS Form 7002 correctly filled out or equivalent format
How often should the attending veterinarian visit a facility?
Annually or often enough to provide adequate oversight of the facility’s animal care and use. Don’t forget to record the date of the visit and any recommendations!
An investigator would like to blunt the teeth of an NHP. Is this acceptable?
No. It can cause ongoing pathology and pain, and doesn’t prevent biting or predatory behavior.
A technician asks if you can declaw a large cat utilized in your animal care program. Is this acceptable?
No, unless prescribed by the AV for treatment of individual medical problems of the paw.
How long should necropsy records be retained for in regulated species?
At least 1 year.
What circumstances warrant a necropsy of a regulated species?
(1) High death loss at facility
(2) Significant number of unexplained deaths at facility
(3) Strong chance that undiagnosed disease (+/- zoonosis) is present at facility
(4) Circumstances suggest a violation of AWA may have contributed to situation.
(5) On request of APHIS inspector
What constitutes necropsy?
Appropriate postmortem eam performed under or by direct supervision of a veterinarian experienced with that species. May include systemic gross pathology exam, appropriate microbiological culture and histopathology, and other indicated testing. All records should be recorded in animal’s medical record.
When auctioning wild/exotic animals, who must meet the regulatory requirements of the AWA?
operator of the auction and consignor
What class of USDA license should people selling exotics or wild animals hold if needed?
Class B license
For what species are USDA licenses always required when selling exotic/wild animals?
Coatis kinkajous Wild/exotic canids Megaherbivores Primates Wallabies and kangaroos Wild/exotic cats not used for fur, food, or hunting Bears Pocket pets
For what species are USDA licenses never required when selling exotic/wild animals?
Birds
Horses, donkeys, mules
Reptiles
Farm-type animals for ag purposes
What standards are used to determine compliance with animal enclosures at auctions?
AWR transportation standards. Animals at auctions are considered in transport while at auction.
Who should handle animals at auction if no auction employees are properly trained and experienced?
Only the consignor if that person is qualified. If an animal isn’t consigned and an incident happens due to inexperienced handlers ,the auction is cited.
