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Match the following with what is needed for AAALAC accreditation:
Match the following with what is needed for AAALAC accreditation:
IACUC Committee = Required for AAALAC accreditation Animal Facility = Required for AAALAC accreditation IACUC Program = Required for AAALAC accreditation Biosafety Committee = Not required for AAALAC accreditation
Match the following with the majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations:
Match the following with the majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations:
Unenforced = Majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations Non-existent = Majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations Strictly enforced = Not characteristic of majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations Partially enforced = Not characteristic of majority of developing countries' animal welfare legislations
Match the following with the establishment of animal welfare legislation in Egypt:
Match the following with the establishment of animal welfare legislation in Egypt:
Decree by Khedawi Ismail in 1902 = First animal welfare legislation in Egypt Amendment by Minister of Agriculture in 1966 = Changes to original animal welfare legislation in Egypt Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 27 (1967) = Enforces humane treatment of animals in general in Egypt Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 45 (1967) = Concerns animal slaughter regulations in Egypt
Match the following with the purpose they serve regarding IACUC:
Match the following with the purpose they serve regarding IACUC:
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Match the following with their role in promoting animal welfare awareness:
Match the following with their role in promoting animal welfare awareness:
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Study Notes
Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP)
- Consists of four active components: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Occupational Health & Safety Program, Personnel Qualifications & Training Requirements, and Animal Facilities (Animal house)
Roles of IACUC
- Oversees animal research programs at Faculty of Science, Cairo University
- Reviews research protocols that require the use of animals
- Inspects animal facilities and evaluates animal care programs twice a year
- Reports findings and plans for corrections of deficiencies
- Serves as an information resource on animal welfare concerns
IACUC Membership
- Must have at least five members, including a veterinarian, a scientist experienced in research involving animals, and a non-scientist
- Cannot include an institutional administrator
- Members must maintain confidentiality
IACUC Meetings
- Must meet at least twice a year, but can meet more frequently
- Best practice to schedule meetings far in advance and announce dates to all research staff
Use of Alternate Members
- Helps maintain a quorum when a member cannot attend a meeting
- An odd number of voting members can ensure a quorum
Composition of IACUC
- Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Khadiga Gaafar
- Vice chair: Dr. Sohair Fahmy
- Faculty members: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Fathy Afifi, Prof. Dr. Amel Mahmoud Soliman, Dr. Abeer Mahmoud Badr
- Veterinarian: Vet. Gleeson Murphy, DVM/PhD
- Representative from the Faculty of Science Board: Prof. Dr. ………………………(Department of Biophysics)
- Representative from the Quality Assurance Unit: Prof. Dr. Abd El-Gawad Fahmy
- Non-affiliated members: Prof. Dr. Alaa Esmael, Prof. Dr. Waffa abdel Aal
- Representative from the community: Al Sheikh Esmael Al Deftaar
- Secretary: a secretary member
Importance of IACUC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Ensures clarity on IACUC decision-making processes
- Includes procedures for receiving and reviewing animal use protocol applications
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Test your knowledge on the components and roles of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP), including the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and occupational health and safety requirements. Learn about the personnel qualifications, training requirements, and objectives related to animal facilities.
