Wildlife Flashcards
The use of wild animals for research purposes is regulated by:
multiple agencies, regardless of whether the animals are used in a laboratory or field setting.
The united states fish and wildlife service is
bureau of the US Department of Interior, which has responsibility for the conservation and protection of fish, wildlife, and plants.
The State Veterinarian and/or Department of Natural Resources is the best for:
is the best place to go for more information at the local level.
The endangered species act is:
conservation program for threatened and endangered species of animals and plants
Migratory Bird Treaty Act is:
- implements treaties between the US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and the former Soviet Union, which makes taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds unlawful
The Bird Banding Laboratory of the US Geological Survey (USGS)
- is responsible for issuing bird marking permits. The North American Bird Banding Program is administered by both the USGS and the Canadian Wildlife Service.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act
regulates handling and prohibits harassment of all marine mammal species
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- an international trade agreement to ensure the survival of endangered and threatened species
under the Endangered Species Act, carries out the provisions of CITES.
True or False: The CDC doesn’t require animport permitto be obtained for animals that are or may be infected with etiological agents that have the potential to cause disease in humans.
False
Bureau of Land Managment is:
is responsible for the management of wild horses and burros.
Depending on the nature of the study and the mammalian species proposed,it will fall under what regulatory service
CDC
For export control what are the 3 primary categories of regulation?
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)overseen by The Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)overseenbyThe Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security.
U.S. economic and trade sanctionsoverseen and enforced by The Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control
Who is responsible for:
compliance and oversight throughout the Park Service.,
has the regulatory authority to manage and oversee wildlife within its territory.
reserves final oversight and compliance in NPS units
The United States National Park Service (NPS)
What agency should review the occupational health and safety issues associated with field studies to ensure that the well-being of neither investigators nor animals is compromised
IACUC
Who is responsible for monitoring the implementation of safety and environmental standards, managing investigations of incidents, and evaluating deviations from this policy to ensure safe practices in education and research.
Department of Environment, Health and Safety
True or False: All faculty, staff, students and visitors to the University campus must be aware of these responsibilities and adhere to them while on university property or when conducting university related business, regardless of location.
True
Hazards should be considered after or ahead of time.?
ahead of time
Should Hazard assessment and training of field personnel be documented?
Yes
For field studies involving wildlife species, additional training requirements may be needed to safeguard the well-being of the animals and research personnel, what are they?
Training in first aid, CPR, survival skills, as well the operation of boats, all-terrain vehicles, dart rifles, firearms, etc. may be warranted
How is the training avaiable?
This type of training may be available through the investigator’s institution (safety officers, veterinarians, healthcare staff, etc.), federal or state agencies, or commercial service.
When performing wildlife studies, particularly in areas where zoonotic diseases are known to occur, it is important to ask 4 questions:
- What are the potential risks or hazards in the area or with the species under study?
- What PPE, skills and resources will I require, according to the risk assessment and job hazard analysis?
- Do any specific health concerns exist that would alter the potential for zoonosis, such as a compromised immune system or pregnancy?
- Do any red flags exist?
multiple dead animals with no known cause, blood
coming from any orifice without obvious signs of
trauma, suppurative lesions in the lungs, or any overt neurological symptoms.
True or False : Season of the year or geographic location may not be associated with the incidence of a given zoonotic disease
False
Wear appropriate gear in the lab =
PPE
True or False : You can eat berries, if you are not 100% sure they are safe
False: Just why!!
