USDA Policies 1-10

Question 1

How many USDA Animal Care Policies are there?

Answer 1

20

Question 2

Which USDA policies have been rescinded?

Answer 2

1 and 2

Question 3

What things are not allowed for expired materials in nonsurvival surgery?

Answer 3

anesthetics, analgesics, sedatives, tranquilizers, euthanasia agents

Question 4

If an institution uses expired materials, what does USDA expect?

Answer 4

have a policy on use, storage, disposal and/or have it in IACUC protocol. Follow all associated regulations

Question 5

When can nonpharmaceutical grade drugs be used if a pharmaceutical grade is available? Who determines this to be acceptable?

Answer 5

The drug has limited supply affecting cost, IACUC approves this

Question 6

when can exhibitors and dealers use nonpharmaceutical grade substances?

Answer 6

under the supervision of attending veterinarian

Question 7

How does USDA define “surgical facility”

Answer 7

cleaned and maintained in aseptic condition, not used for other purposes when not in use

Question 8

Policy 3 describes nonsurvival surgery as requiring what clean vs. aseptic technique?

Answer 8

clean area, free of clutter, acceptable sanitation for exam room, personnel reasonably clean

Question 9

Can the AV change post-op care of future animals on project without IACUC approval?

Answer 9

No, the AV can change for unexpected animal but future animals require IACUC approval

Question 10

Why does USDA recommend pain and distress relieving drugs be in the protocol?

Answer 10

So administration of them is not delayed due to PI thinking they will interefere with the study

Question 11

When can animals post op be taken off site? When not?

Answer 11

ID site for the facility so it can be inspected, cannot move until fully recovered from anesthesia unless justified in protocol

Question 12

If a full time vet is not at facility, what USDA form must be completed?

Answer 12

APHIS Form 7002 or equivalent format

Question 13

What is minimum time that vet should visit a facility

Answer 13

annually, or as often as necessary to provide adequate care

Question 14

when is a program of vet care required

Answer 14

if there is no full time vet

Question 15

what records should be kept for vet care program

Answer 15

dates of visits by vet and recommendations of vet

Question 16

when is canine tooth reduction acceptable per USDA?

Answer 16

if it does not expose pulp cavity and in situations of breeding or behavioral observations

Question 17

In addition to caines what other practice is not acceptable based on USDA policy #3

Answer 17

declawing of wild/exotic felines, only if medically necessary and only the affected digit

Question 18

what health records should accompany animals in traveling exhibits

Answer 18

ongoing or chronic problems and most current preventive procedures and tx’s

Question 19

How has necropsy policy 4 recently changed

Answer 19

previously required necropsy for marine mammals only, now for other species if high death, unexplained death or if in violation of AWA

Question 20

Is histopath required for necropsy under policy 4

Answer 20

not always, may include it along with gross path and cultures

Question 21

What determines if auction sellers of animals require a license?

Answer 21

if selling animals for regulated purposes (pets, biomedical research, exhibit). Food, fiber, game ranch do not count

Question 22

If horses, donkeys, mules are being sold at auction, is license required?

Answer 22

generally no unless for biomedical research

Question 23

primary enclosures for auction animals must follow what USDA regulations?

Answer 23

for transit, these animals are considered to be in transit while at auction

Question 24

If auctions follow housing regs, when can they still be cited?

Answer 24

If an animals is seen in distress or injured

Question 25

If auction staff are not trained to handle animals, what does USDA recommend?

Answer 25

consignor handle the animal if they are trained, can be cited if untrained individual is involved in an “incident” with the animal

Question 26

are animals in auction parking lots the responsibility of auction operator?

Answer 26

no, they are responsibility of individual transporting them

Question 27

what is required by USDA for public protection at auctions?

Answer 27

sufficient and readily identifiable attendants, appropriate barriers and distance

Question 28

what is vertical space requirement for felines and bears with traveling exhibits

Answer 28

space to stand on their rear legs when not in transit, if does not allow then exercise pen daily that does

Question 29

how much time in exercise pen is required?

Answer 29

once daily for a reasonable amount of time

Question 30

traveling exhibitors must meet what enclosure requirements if not in transit

Answer 30

standard primary enclosure requirements, they are not considered in transit like auctions, also require “freedom of movement” that USDA includes exercise. Release to pen or corral can be considered exercise.

Question 31

brachiating NHPs can be placed in what space group for housing?

Answer 31

group 6

Question 32

which young but not adult NHPs are considered brachiating?

Answer 32

gorillas and orangutans

Question 33

how many hoofstock (domestic vs. wild vs. exotic) sold require a dealer license? For what “regulated purposes”?

Answer 33

10 per year domestic, 10 for wild, 1 for exotic. Or any if they sell ONLY for regulated purposes (exhibit, pet, research)

Question 34

when are horses considered regulated?

Answer 34

for biomedical research

Question 35

What 3 scenarios do hoofstock not require a license?

Answer 35

game hunting or ranch, food and fiber, breeding

Question 36

when are regulated species considered aquatic?

Answer 36

if they spend a significant amount of time in the water (otters, hippos, tapir etc)

Question 37

What housing is required of species that are aquatic and terrestrial?

Answer 37

land and water that meets the need for normal postural and social adjustments

Question 38

what is difference between facility selling rabbit serum vs. rabbit serum for antibodies to a specific antigen?

Answer 38

antibody production is considered “testing” and must register as a research facility, selling blood or tissues without testing may require license as dealer

Question 39

when would both a registration and license be required for rabbit antibodies

Answer 39

if the rabbit antibodies are being sold commercially

Question 40

what determines the license fee for a place that sells standard animal blood or products

Answer 40

the amount of animal product sold, if new animals are required for each batch then the animals are included

Question 41

If a facility contracts with a PI to produce specific antibodies, is a license required?

Answer 41

no, if they are not available for general re-sale

Question 42

If a facility produces genetically engineered species, must it be registered? Licensed?

Answer 42

yes GE species is considered research

Question 43

If cloned animals are produced using standard veterinary therio techniques, are they covered by USDA?

Answer 43

yes, considered a breeder and must be licensed. Other activities reviewed on case by case basis

Question 44

If a faciilty produces PMSG, is it covered by the USDA?

Answer 44

no

Question 45

a licensed exhibitor wants to perform “research” on his regulated animals, when is he exempt from registering as a research facility?

Answer 45

If it is adjunct to normal vet procedures, it is non-invasive, do not cause pain or distress (behavior obs)