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?

    <p>7,670 inspections with 1,277 unannounced</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Roadside Exhibition/Zoos</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At least once a year</p> 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?

    <p>Circuses/Carnivals/Animal Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Defining dealer and retail pet store</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The change in bird coverage effective 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increasing penalties related to animal fighting and violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Changed the definition of animal but not fully enforced until 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing health certificates and consulting for all procedures that may cause pain or distress</p> 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?

    <p>No more than 1 major operative procedure, unless scientifically justified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are NOT covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

    <p>Warm-blooded animals bred for use in research, except birds, mice, rats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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