Vet Techs, Laws, And Regulations Flashcards
What is a pocket pet
Mice, rat, hamster, and gerbil
Define exotic
Any animal that is not a dog, cat, horse, or cow
What changes are made for an exotic appt
More detailed PE
Type of restraint
More detailed environment
What is the diff between a law and a regulation
Law is a practice act and violation result in fines and imprisonment
Regulations are mandated by the board and violation result in fines and loss of credentials
AWA
What does the act do?
Who enforces the act?
Animal Welfare Act
Minimum standard of care for most warm blooded animals
USDA
IACUC
Who is it required for?
What is their goal?
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Required for USDA registered facilities
Establish standards within facility to help enforce AWA
What must an IACUC membership include?
A veterinarian
Member of institution not in research
Community member not part of the institution
What is the Animals in Research Act?
Who is it enforced by?
What are registered institution required to have?
A Canadian law and regulation that governs use of animals in research and education
The CCAC - Canadian Council on Animal Care
ACCs - Animal Care Committees
What act prevents the extinction of imperiled plants and animal species?
Who administers the act?
Endangered Species Act
The USFWS or FWS - United States Fish and Wildlife Service
AMDUCA
What does it allow?
Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act
Allows vets extra label use
MUMS
What does it do?
Minor Use Minor Species Act
Defines use of drugs in minor species and
Defines use of drugs in major species with minor uses
