USDA Facility Inspection Procedures Quiz

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What was the original purpose of the Animal Welfare Act when it was first passed in 1966?

To establish minimum standards of care for handling, housing, feeding, water, sanitation, ventilation, etc.
To set up government oversight for animal welfare.
To prevent pets from being stolen. (correct)
To regulate the care and handling of dogs, cats, and other laboratory animals.

What was the significance of the 1970 update of the Animal Welfare Act?

It included a government oversight setup.
It covered live and dead animals under the act. (correct)
It established minimum standards of care for animal handling and housing.
It made all areas of animal fighting illegal.

Which of the following is not covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

Fish and reptiles (correct)
Rabbits and guinea pigs
Dogs and cats
Non-Human Primates (NHPs)

How many AWA inspections were conducted in 2021, and how many of those were unannounced?

7,670 inspections with 1,277 unannounced (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of facilities must submit an Annual Report as per the information provided?

Roadside Exhibition/Zoos (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of unannounced inspections for facilities covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

At least once a year (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of facilities is mandated to comply with USDA’s procedures for inspecting avian species, according to the information provided?

Circuses/Carnivals/Animal Acts (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for enforcing the Animal Welfare Act via APHIS, according to the text?

Research Facilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the 2014 amendments to the Animal Welfare Act?

Defining dealer and retail pet store (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which change in the AWA was not fully enforced until 2023?

The change in bird coverage effective 2023 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the 2008 amendments to the Animal Welfare Act?

Increasing penalties related to animal fighting and violation (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the 2002 amendments to the Animal Welfare Act affect bird fighting?

Changed the definition of animal but not fully enforced until 2023 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Attending Veterinarian according to the Animal Welfare Act?

Providing health certificates and consulting for all procedures that may cause pain or distress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of major operative procedures allowed for Class B/C Dealers as per the Animal Welfare Act?

No more than 1 major operative procedure, unless scientifically justified (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are NOT covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

Warm-blooded animals bred for use in research, except birds, mice, rats (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the official definition of 'animal' according to the Animal Welfare Act?

Any live or dead dog, cat, non-human primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or any other warm-blooded animal intended for research, teaching, testing, or pet purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Original purpose of Animal Welfare Act (1966)

To protect pets from being stolen.

Significance of 1970 AWA update

Covered both live and dead animals under the act.