Animal Welfare Act 1985 Amendment Quiz
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What is the main purpose of the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC International)?

  • To prevent the release of impounded animals for research
  • To promote the use of animals in scientific research
  • To encourage low standards of animal care and well-being
  • To promote the humane treatment of animals in science (correct)

    • Which organization uses voluntary accreditation and assessment programs to encourage high standards of animal care and well-being?

  • Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC International) (correct)
  • Laboratory Animal Management Foundation (LAMF)
  • Animal Welfare Agency (AWA)
  • National Environmental Protection Association (NEPA)

    • What is the primary focus of most animal laws mentioned in the text?

  • Provision of comfortable bedding for animals
  • Encouragement of playtime for animals
  • Prevention of cruel treatment (correct)
  • Prevention of excessive noise pollution

    • What do several states, cities, and towns regulate regarding animals used in research?

    <p>Regulate the release of impounded animals for research and adoption of retired research animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many countries are AAALAC-accredited institutions present worldwide?

    <p>Over 47 countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Animal Welfare Regulations described in the text?

    <p>Mandatory minimal care standards for certain animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are specifically mentioned as being covered by the mandatory minimal care standards in the regulations?

    <p>Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and nonhuman primates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What animals are exempt from the Animal Welfare Regulations mentioned in the text?

    <p>Retail pet stores selling animals to a research facility or wholesale dealer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary intention behind the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966?

    <p>Protecting owners of dogs and cats from theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals are not covered by the Animal Welfare Regulations according to the text?

    <p>Birds bred for research, teaching, or testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of members required for an IACUC as per PHS Policy Requirements?

    <p>Five members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, which of the following is NOT a major component of the animal care and use program?

    <p>Research funding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must an IACUC conduct a de novo review of animal use protocols?

    <p>Once every 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of individual must be included as part of the minimum IACUC membership according to PHS Policy Requirements?

    <p>Bioethicist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must institutions provide to OLAW on an annual basis?

    <p>Annual updates to their Animal Welfare Assurance document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the 1970 Amendment to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)?

    <p>To regulate the use of warm-blooded laboratory animal species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant change brought about by the 1976 Amendment (PL 94-279) to the Animal Welfare Act?

    <p>Prohibited most animal fighting activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of facilities were required to file an annual report under the Animal Welfare Act?

    <p>Facilities receiving federal funding or purchasing animals transported across state lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of animals was specifically excluded from regulations by the 1976 Amendment?

    <p>Rats &amp; mice bred for use in research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the scope of the standards of care extended under the 1970 Amendment to the Animal Welfare Act?

    <p>Entire time animals are present in a research facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?

    <p>Reviewing and approving all proposed activities (protocols)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for surgical (survival) procedures involving live vertebrate animals?

    <p>Use of aseptic technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the IACUC's formal program of veterinary care include?

    <p>Consultation with a veterinarian for any procedure causing pain to animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must protocols for research, teaching, and product testing provide according to the AWA?

    <p>Assurance that animal discomfort, pain, or distress will be avoided or minimized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for the composition of an IACUC according to the AWA?

    <p>Minimum of three members including a DVM/VMD and a public member not affiliated with the institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 21st Century Cures Act (PL 114–255)?

    <p>To reduce unnecessary and overlapping policies that hinder animal research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act (CHIMP Act)?

    <p>To create a retirement system for chimpanzees used in medical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) mandated by the 1985 AWA amendment?

    <p>To provide information on improved animal care and use in research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Chimp Haven is Home Act (PL 110–170) accomplish?

    <p>It repealed the portion of the original law allowing further use of chimpanzees in research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLP) primarily address and define standards for?

    <p>Laboratories engaged in product safety testing for human and veterinary applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of unannounced compliance inspections performed by a USDA veterinary medical officer?

    <p>To assess facilities, husbandry practices, programs of veterinary care, records, and animal handling procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are covered under the mandatory minimal animal care standards?

    <p>Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, nonhuman primates, and marine mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a visit 'for cause' by the USDA veterinary medical officer?

    <p>Reports to the USDA of a suspected violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Animal Care Policies issued by the USDA?

    <p>To further clarify the intent of the AWA and maintain consistency in application of regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long must medical records be held after an animal's disposition or euthanasia/death?

    <p>At least one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described in the Animal Welfare Regulations (AWR)?

    <p>Enforceable standards for humane handling of animals, care, identification, recordkeeping, treatment, and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legislative mandate for the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals?

    <p>The Health Research Extension Act of 1985</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT addressed in the mandatory minimal animal care standards?

    <p>Shelter from extremes of weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)?

    <p>To establish standards for humane care and use of laboratory animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of USDA veterinary medical officer in relation to retail pet stores?

    <p>To perform unannounced compliance inspections if they sell animals to research facility or wholesale dealer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the IACUC in a research facility?

    <p>Approving all proposed activities involving animal use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum composition requirement for an IACUC according to Public Health Service (PHS) Policy Requirements?

    <p>At least five members including a veterinarian and a public member not affiliated with the institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Institutional Official in a research facility?

    <p>Ensuring that the care and use of animals comply with regulations and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of members required for an IACUC as per PHS Policy Requirements?

    <p>Five members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)?

    <p>To establish minimum standards for the care and use of animals in research, testing, or education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization publishes the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals?

    <p>Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of AAALAC accreditation?

    <p>To encourage high standards of animal care and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often do site visits for AAALAC accreditation occur?

    <p>Once every 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) primarily evaluate?

    <p>Animal care and use program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who performs the site visits for AAALAC accreditation?

    <p>Council members and consultants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    AAALAC International

    • Main purpose is to promote high standards of animal care and well-being through voluntary accreditation.
    • Institutions accredited by AAALAC are present in numerous countries worldwide, enhancing global animal care standards.

    Animal Laws and Regulations

    • Most animal laws focus on humane treatment, care standards, and welfare of laboratory animals.
    • Various states, cities, and towns regulate the care and use of animals in research settings.
    • The Animal Welfare Regulations set mandatory minimal care standards specifically covering certain animals used in research.

    Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

    • Minimum IACUC membership requirement is three members as per PHS Policy.
    • IACUC's primary responsibility includes reviewing and approving animal use protocols.
    • A veterinarian must be part of the IACUC membership.
    • Conducts de novo reviews of animal use protocols at least annually.
    • IACUC's veterinary care program addresses compliance with animal care standards.

    Animal Welfare Act (AWA) Amendments

    • The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 aimed to ensure humane care and treatment of laboratory animals.
    • The 1970 Amendment expanded the scope of animal welfare standards to include more species.
    • The 1976 Amendment specifically excluded certain categories of animals from AWA regulations.
    • Facilities using certain animals must file annual reports under the AWA.

    Compliance and Inspections

    • USDA veterinary medical officers perform unannounced compliance inspections to ensure adherence to animal welfare standards.
    • Medical records for animals must be held for a minimum time after disposition or death.
    • Visits 'for cause' are triggered by specific incidents indicating potential non-compliance.

    Additional Acts and Policies

    • The 21st Century Cures Act focuses on streamlining and enhancing research processes.
    • The Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act aims to protect chimpanzees used in research.
    • The Animal Welfare Information Center provides resources and information regarding humane animal care practices.
    • The Chimp Haven is Home Act facilitated the establishment of a sanctuary for retired research chimpanzees.

    Good Laboratory Practice Regulations

    • Good Laboratory Practice Regulations define standards for laboratory practices ensuring the welfare of animals used in testing.

    Public Health Service Policy

    • The Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals mandates humane treatment, with an emphasis on welfare.
    • It outlines responsibilities for research facilities in providing proper care and ethical treatment of laboratory animals.

    Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

    • Published by the National Academies Press, it outlines best practices in animal care and use.

    Summary of Key Roles

    • The USDA veterinary medical officer monitors compliance in relation to animal welfare in environments like retail pet stores.
    • The Institutional Official in a research facility is responsible for ensuring compliance with all animal welfare regulations.

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