How many USDA Animal Care Policies are there?
20
Which USDA policies have been rescinded?
1 and 2
What things are not allowed for expired materials in nonsurvival surgery?
anesthetics, analgesics, sedatives, tranquilizers, euthanasia agents
If an institution uses expired materials, what does USDA expect?
have a policy on use, storage, disposal and/or have it in IACUC protocol. Follow all associated regulations
When can nonpharmaceutical grade drugs be used if a pharmaceutical grade is available? Who determines this to be acceptable?
The drug has limited supply affecting cost, IACUC approves this
when can exhibitors and dealers use nonpharmaceutical grade substances?
under the supervision of attending veterinarian
How does USDA define “surgical facility”
cleaned and maintained in aseptic condition, not used for other purposes when not in use
Policy 3 describes nonsurvival surgery as requiring what clean vs. aseptic technique?
clean area, free of clutter, acceptable sanitation for exam room, personnel reasonably clean
Can the AV change post-op care of future animals on project without IACUC approval?
No, the AV can change for unexpected animal but future animals require IACUC approval
Why does USDA recommend pain and distress relieving drugs be in the protocol?
So administration of them is not delayed due to PI thinking they will interefere with the study
When can animals post op be taken off site? When not?
ID site for the facility so it can be inspected, cannot move until fully recovered from anesthesia unless justified in protocol
If a full time vet is not at facility, what USDA form must be completed?
APHIS Form 7002 or equivalent format
What is minimum time that vet should visit a facility
annually, or as often as necessary to provide adequate care
when is a program of vet care required
if there is no full time vet
what records should be kept for vet care program
dates of visits by vet and recommendations of vet
when is canine tooth reduction acceptable per USDA?
if it does not expose pulp cavity and in situations of breeding or behavioral observations
In addition to caines what other practice is not acceptable based on USDA policy #3
declawing of wild/exotic felines, only if medically necessary and only the affected digit
what health records should accompany animals in traveling exhibits
ongoing or chronic problems and most current preventive procedures and tx’s
How has necropsy policy 4 recently changed
previously required necropsy for marine mammals only, now for other species if high death, unexplained death or if in violation of AWA
Is histopath required for necropsy under policy 4
not always, may include it along with gross path and cultures
What determines if auction sellers of animals require a license?
if selling animals for regulated purposes (pets, biomedical research, exhibit). Food, fiber, game ranch do not count
If horses, donkeys, mules are being sold at auction, is license required?
generally no unless for biomedical research
primary enclosures for auction animals must follow what USDA regulations?
for transit, these animals are considered to be in transit while at auction
If auctions follow housing regs, when can they still be cited?
If an animals is seen in distress or injured
If auction staff are not trained to handle animals, what does USDA recommend?
consignor handle the animal if they are trained, can be cited if untrained individual is involved in an “incident” with the animal
are animals in auction parking lots the responsibility of auction operator?
no, they are responsibility of individual transporting them
what is required by USDA for public protection at auctions?
sufficient and readily identifiable attendants, appropriate barriers and distance
what is vertical space requirement for felines and bears with traveling exhibits
space to stand on their rear legs when not in transit, if does not allow then exercise pen daily that does
how much time in exercise pen is required?
once daily for a reasonable amount of time
traveling exhibitors must meet what enclosure requirements if not in transit
standard primary enclosure requirements, they are not considered in transit like auctions, also require “freedom of movement” that USDA includes exercise. Release to pen or corral can be considered exercise.
brachiating NHPs can be placed in what space group for housing?
group 6
which young but not adult NHPs are considered brachiating?
gorillas and orangutans
how many hoofstock (domestic vs. wild vs. exotic) sold require a dealer license? For what “regulated purposes”?
10 per year domestic, 10 for wild, 1 for exotic. Or any if they sell ONLY for regulated purposes (exhibit, pet, research)
when are horses considered regulated?
for biomedical research
What 3 scenarios do hoofstock not require a license?
game hunting or ranch, food and fiber, breeding
when are regulated species considered aquatic?
if they spend a significant amount of time in the water (otters, hippos, tapir etc)
What housing is required of species that are aquatic and terrestrial?
land and water that meets the need for normal postural and social adjustments
what is difference between facility selling rabbit serum vs. rabbit serum for antibodies to a specific antigen?
antibody production is considered “testing” and must register as a research facility, selling blood or tissues without testing may require license as dealer
when would both a registration and license be required for rabbit antibodies
if the rabbit antibodies are being sold commercially
what determines the license fee for a place that sells standard animal blood or products
the amount of animal product sold, if new animals are required for each batch then the animals are included
If a facility contracts with a PI to produce specific antibodies, is a license required?
no, if they are not available for general re-sale
If a facility produces genetically engineered species, must it be registered? Licensed?
yes GE species is considered research
If cloned animals are produced using standard veterinary therio techniques, are they covered by USDA?
yes, considered a breeder and must be licensed. Other activities reviewed on case by case basis
If a faciilty produces PMSG, is it covered by the USDA?
no
a licensed exhibitor wants to perform “research” on his regulated animals, when is he exempt from registering as a research facility?
If it is adjunct to normal vet procedures, it is non-invasive, do not cause pain or distress (behavior obs)