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What are metabolism cages typically used for?
What are metabolism cages typically used for?
- Studies where animals require constant supervision
- Studies regarding diet
- Studies where urine or feces collection is required (correct)
- All of the above
What is the purpose of transport, transfer, and shipping cages?
What is the purpose of transport, transfer, and shipping cages?
- Provide environmental enrichment
- Permanent housing for animals
- Relocation of animals (correct)
- Used in studies involving nutrition or exercise
What material are shipping containers typically made of?
What material are shipping containers typically made of?
- Metal
- Cardboard or plastic (correct)
- Wood
- Glass
Which of the following is a feature of disposable MI Shoebox Cages?
Which of the following is a feature of disposable MI Shoebox Cages?
Why is environmental enrichment emphasized in The Guide?
Why is environmental enrichment emphasized in The Guide?
What is one benefit of using squeeze cages for housing nonhuman primates?
What is one benefit of using squeeze cages for housing nonhuman primates?
Which type of caging system is specifically designed for temporarily separating animals within multiple cages each day?
Which type of caging system is specifically designed for temporarily separating animals within multiple cages each day?
In large animal enclosures, why are slats and grates appropriately sized?
In large animal enclosures, why are slats and grates appropriately sized?
What is a common flooring material used in large animal enclosures for bedding?
What is a common flooring material used in large animal enclosures for bedding?
For which species is it mentioned that runs & kennels should have higher sides or extend to the ceiling?
For which species is it mentioned that runs & kennels should have higher sides or extend to the ceiling?
Which plastic material is the most suitable for work involving high-risk infectious agents due to its durability and ability to withstand extreme autoclave temperatures?
Which plastic material is the most suitable for work involving high-risk infectious agents due to its durability and ability to withstand extreme autoclave temperatures?
What is the main reason for choosing Polystyrene as a caging material?
What is the main reason for choosing Polystyrene as a caging material?
Why is Galvanized metal rarely used for animal caging?
Why is Galvanized metal rarely used for animal caging?
What is the distinguishing feature of Microisolation (MI) cages that sets them apart from shoebox-style cages?
What is the distinguishing feature of Microisolation (MI) cages that sets them apart from shoebox-style cages?
In Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs), what purpose does the continuous airflow serve?
In Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs), what purpose does the continuous airflow serve?
Why are ventilated caging systems becoming increasingly popular?
Why are ventilated caging systems becoming increasingly popular?
What are the benefits of using front-opening, drawer-type cages for small mammals?
What are the benefits of using front-opening, drawer-type cages for small mammals?
Why are perforated & wire-bottomed flooring not recommended for small mammals?
Why are perforated & wire-bottomed flooring not recommended for small mammals?
What should be considered when group housing social animals?
What should be considered when group housing social animals?
Why is it important to offer solid resting platforms in rodent cages?
Why is it important to offer solid resting platforms in rodent cages?
What is the purpose of one-way valves in animal cages or pens?
What is the purpose of one-way valves in animal cages or pens?
Why is periodic sanitation with a bleach-based solution necessary for animal watering systems?
Why is periodic sanitation with a bleach-based solution necessary for animal watering systems?
Why should bedding material be stored off the floor?
Why should bedding material be stored off the floor?
What is a key requirement for bedding material used in animal housing?
What is a key requirement for bedding material used in animal housing?
Why is the use of specialized equipment necessary for animal care?
Why is the use of specialized equipment necessary for animal care?
What is the recommended storage method for unopened bags of dry pelleted foods for animals?
What is the recommended storage method for unopened bags of dry pelleted foods for animals?
What is the key component of blood that needs to be provided to animals?
What is the key component of blood that needs to be provided to animals?
Which method is NOT listed for treating drinking water to eliminate extraneous contaminants?
Which method is NOT listed for treating drinking water to eliminate extraneous contaminants?
What is the correct storage recommendation for open bags of dry pelleted foods?
What is the correct storage recommendation for open bags of dry pelleted foods?
Which watering equipment is commonly used when medications or compounds need to be given to animals along with water?
Which watering equipment is commonly used when medications or compounds need to be given to animals along with water?
What level of biosafety facility may require full body coverage and face protection with respirator use?
What level of biosafety facility may require full body coverage and face protection with respirator use?
Which facility classification requires waste material to be appropriately decontaminated or sterilized prior to disposal using methods like autoclaves, gas or vapor chambers, incinerators, and digestors?
Which facility classification requires waste material to be appropriately decontaminated or sterilized prior to disposal using methods like autoclaves, gas or vapor chambers, incinerators, and digestors?
What must be considered when determining the size of a primary enclosure for animals?
What must be considered when determining the size of a primary enclosure for animals?
Caging must be ____________
Caging must be ____________
What are the specific minimum space recommendations for group and individually housed animals based on?
What are the specific minimum space recommendations for group and individually housed animals based on?
Which type of housing system may require a positive pressure ventilated suit with attached boots?
Which type of housing system may require a positive pressure ventilated suit with attached boots?
What should the caging material be chosen based on?
What should the caging material be chosen based on?
Type of housing depends on
Type of housing depends on
What does "primary enclosure" refer to
What does "primary enclosure" refer to
Caging must be
Caging must be
Non-durable plastic typically used for single use caging
(disposable, intended for use with biohazard or chemical hazard protocols, also used for shipping)
Non-durable plastic typically used for single use caging (disposable, intended for use with biohazard or chemical hazard protocols, also used for shipping)
First plastic compound used for rodent cages and aquatic tanks.
(high impact strength, temperature resistant, autoclavable version used for protocols requiring sterile caging)
First plastic compound used for rodent cages and aquatic tanks. (high impact strength, temperature resistant, autoclavable version used for protocols requiring sterile caging)
Used for suspended rodent cages, rabbit cages and aquatic tanks.
(shatter resistant, opaque (provides breeding animals more seclusion), less noise (rabbits))
Used for suspended rodent cages, rabbit cages and aquatic tanks. (shatter resistant, opaque (provides breeding animals more seclusion), less noise (rabbits))
match metals
match metals
Match cages
Match cages
Why have ventilated caging system become increasingly popular
Why have ventilated caging system become increasingly popular
Which of the following could strongly influence the success of group housing arrangements
Which of the following could strongly influence the success of group housing arrangements
Housing large animal
Housing large animal
Vertical bars needed for pigs as they can climb horizontal bars
Vertical bars needed for pigs as they can climb horizontal bars
What are exercise cages used for
What are exercise cages used for
Transport, transfer and shipping cages are sometimes called
Transport, transfer and shipping cages are sometimes called
Transport, transfer and shipping cages are typically made of
Transport, transfer and shipping cages are typically made of
Enrichment items may induce unintended effects such as
Enrichment items may induce unintended effects such as
Controversy exists regarding which enrichment items provide the greatest benefit and least risk to the animals. This is largely complicated by the difficulty of interpreting an animal's response to or desire for an object. Therefore, the use of all enrichment items must be critically evaluated.
Controversy exists regarding which enrichment items provide the greatest benefit and least risk to the animals. This is largely complicated by the difficulty of interpreting an animal's response to or desire for an object. Therefore, the use of all enrichment items must be critically evaluated.
Both consistency and caution must be exercised in the provision of environmental enrichment when differences or changes in their use may impact research results
Both consistency and caution must be exercised in the provision of environmental enrichment when differences or changes in their use may impact research results
Both consistency and caution does not need to be exercised in the provision of environmental enrichment when differences or changes in their use may impact research results
Both consistency and caution does not need to be exercised in the provision of environmental enrichment when differences or changes in their use may impact research results
Food needs to be
Food needs to be
Most dry pelleted foods can be used up to 6 months after manufacture
Most dry pelleted foods can be used up to 6 months after manufacture
Refrigeration preserves nutritional quality and lengthens shelf life
Refrigeration preserves nutritional quality and lengthens shelf life
How are unopened bags stored
How are unopened bags stored
How are open bags of dry pelleted food stored
How are open bags of dry pelleted food stored
Open bags of dry pelleted foods
Open bags of dry pelleted foods
What temp are purified and chemically defined diets stored at
What temp are purified and chemically defined diets stored at
Purified and chemically defined diets are less stable than natural ingredient diets
Purified and chemically defined diets are less stable than natural ingredient diets
Purified and chemically defined diets are more stable than natural ingredient diets
Purified and chemically defined diets are more stable than natural ingredient diets
What is the shelf life of purified and chemically defined diets
What is the shelf life of purified and chemically defined diets
Perishable food is utilized quickly for product freshness
Perishable food is utilized quickly for product freshness
Perishable food is utilized quickly for product freshness
Perishable food is utilized quickly for product freshness
Perishable food is not utilized as quickly because it will stay fresh longer
Perishable food is not utilized as quickly because it will stay fresh longer
Perishable food is stored in the refrigerator
Perishable food is stored in the refrigerator
Perishable food is stored off the floor on racks or carts
Perishable food is stored off the floor on racks or carts
Date of sterilization should be recorded on autoclaved package
Date of sterilization should be recorded on autoclaved package
Autoclaved and irradiated diets are adjusted in nutrient concentrations and ingredients to ensure adequate nutritional level
Autoclaved and irradiated diets are adjusted in nutrient concentrations and ingredients to ensure adequate nutritional level
Autoclaved and irradiated diets are not adjusted in nutrient concentrations and ingredients to ensure adequate nutritional level
Autoclaved and irradiated diets are not adjusted in nutrient concentrations and ingredients to ensure adequate nutritional level
Which of the following is true regarding water
Which of the following is true regarding water
For most agricultural animals, use of well or city tap water is sufficient whereas immunocompromised animals may need water purified by reverse osmosis and then slightly acidified or chlorinated to inhibit bacterial growth
For most agricultural animals, use of well or city tap water is sufficient whereas immunocompromised animals may need water purified by reverse osmosis and then slightly acidified or chlorinated to inhibit bacterial growth
For most immunocompromised animals, use of well or city tap water is sufficient whereas agricultural animals may need water purified by reverse osmosis and then slightly acidified or chlorinated to inhibit bacterial growth
For most immunocompromised animals, use of well or city tap water is sufficient whereas agricultural animals may need water purified by reverse osmosis and then slightly acidified or chlorinated to inhibit bacterial growth
Bottles with sipper tubes or water pouches are commonly utilized when
Bottles with sipper tubes or water pouches are commonly utilized when
Packets of gelled water (H3CO2) are useful when transporting or shipping rodents
Packets of gelled water (H3CO2) are useful when transporting or shipping rodents
Packets of gelled water (H3CO2) are always useful
Packets of gelled water (H3CO2) are always useful
What has replaced the use of water bottles/bowls in many facilities
What has replaced the use of water bottles/bowls in many facilities
Water is delivered from the water source to rooms, usually through stainless steel piping affixed to walls or ceilings (animals can physically activate these to receive water) How is stagnation prevented
Water is delivered from the water source to rooms, usually through stainless steel piping affixed to walls or ceilings (animals can physically activate these to receive water) How is stagnation prevented
What is used to perform periodic sanitation of the watering system
What is used to perform periodic sanitation of the watering system
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Study Notes
Animal Housing and Welfare
- If group housing is not possible, animals should be provided visual, auditory, and/or olfactory contact with others of the same species.
- Animals should be provided opportunities to play and exercise.
Housing for Large Animals
- Large animals require physically demanding and labor-intensive housing.
- Equipment and procedures should be regularly evaluated and refined to maximize personnel safety and minimize ergonomic injuries.
Specialized Housing Systems
- Metabolism cages are used in studies where urine or feces collection is required.
- Exercise cages are used in studies involving nutrition or exercise and provide a form of enrichment.
- Transport, transfer, and shipping cages are used to relocate animals temporarily.
- Disposable MI shoebox cages are used in some settings.
Environmental Enrichment
- Environmental enrichment is essential to meet the psychological needs of all species.
- Plastic materials used in caging include polysulphone, polycarbonate, polystyrene, and polypropylene, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
Caging Materials
- Metals used in caging include stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized metal, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
Rodent Housing
- Shoebox-style cages are commonly used to house murine rodents.
- Microisolation (MI) cages are refinements of shoebox cages that utilize a plastic top with an integral filter to prevent the exchange of allergens and microorganisms.
- Individually ventilated cages (IVCs) are refinements of static microisolation caging systems that provide containment and microbiological protection for rodents.
Nonhuman Primate Housing
- Nonhuman primates should be socially housed whenever possible in caging configurations that allow flexibility in enclosure size and connection of adjacent enclosures.
- Housing should include perches, climbing structures, and other enrichment devices to promote psychological well-being.
Large Animal Housing
- Large animal enclosures include freestanding, mobile cages, and permanent installations within a room.
- Flooring and bedding materials should be selected based on species and should provide good footing without causing skin abrasions.
Ventilated Systems
- Ventilated caging systems are popular due to their ability to improve the environment for animals and decrease human allergen exposure.
- Automated monitoring systems with alarms can detect ventilation failures and alert staff to relocate animals.
Other Small Mammals
- Front-opening, drawer-type cages are used to house rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets.
- Social animals should be group housed whenever possible, and social species should be housed in compatible groups.
Food and Bedding Materials
- Food and bedding materials should be obtained from vendors who ensure the quality of their products.
- Food should be palatable, uncontaminated, and nutritionally adequate, and should be stored in clean areas to minimize disease and parasites.
Watering Equipment
- Water is an essential nutrient, and water quality should be standardized to eliminate contaminants.
- Watering equipment includes bottles with sipper tubes or water pouches, and automated watering systems that reduce labor intensity and ergonomic issues.
Bedding Dispenser and Facility Equipment
- Bedding material should be selected based on species, housing method, and experimental conditions.
- Facility equipment, including specialized equipment, is required to provide high-quality care and sanitation.
Common Facility Classifications
- Biohazard facilities require specialized equipment and decontamination methods to handle infectious materials.
Housing Regulations
- The Animal Welfare Act (APHIS, 2017), the Guide, and the Ag Guide (FASS, 2010) provide specific minimum space recommendations for group and individually housed animals.
- Primary enclosure size depends on species, body weight, exercise requirements, and enrichment needs.
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