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1
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How many USDA Animal Care Policies are there?

A

20

2
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Which USDA policies have been rescinded?

A

1 and 2

3
Q

What things are not allowed for expired materials in nonsurvival surgery?

A

anesthetics, analgesics, sedatives, tranquilizers, euthanasia agents

4
Q

If an institution uses expired materials, what does USDA expect?

A

have a policy on use, storage, disposal and/or have it in IACUC protocol. Follow all associated regulations

5
Q

When can nonpharmaceutical grade drugs be used if a pharmaceutical grade is available? Who determines this to be acceptable?

A

The drug has limited supply affecting cost, IACUC approves this

6
Q

when can exhibitors and dealers use nonpharmaceutical grade substances?

A

under the supervision of attending veterinarian

7
Q

How does USDA define “surgical facility”

A

cleaned and maintained in aseptic condition, not used for other purposes when not in use

8
Q

Policy 3 describes nonsurvival surgery as requiring what clean vs. aseptic technique?

A

clean area, free of clutter, acceptable sanitation for exam room, personnel reasonably clean

9
Q

Can the AV change post-op care of future animals on project without IACUC approval?

A

No, the AV can change for unexpected animal but future animals require IACUC approval

10
Q

Why does USDA recommend pain and distress relieving drugs be in the protocol?

A

So administration of them is not delayed due to PI thinking they will interefere with the study

11
Q

When can animals post op be taken off site? When not?

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ID site for the facility so it can be inspected, cannot move until fully recovered from anesthesia unless justified in protocol

12
Q

If a full time vet is not at facility, what USDA form must be completed?

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APHIS Form 7002 or equivalent format

13
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What is minimum time that vet should visit a facility

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annually, or as often as necessary to provide adequate care

14
Q

when is a program of vet care required

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if there is no full time vet

15
Q

what records should be kept for vet care program

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dates of visits by vet and recommendations of vet

16
Q

when is canine tooth reduction acceptable per USDA?

A

if it does not expose pulp cavity and in situations of breeding or behavioral observations

17
Q

In addition to caines what other practice is not acceptable based on USDA policy #3

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declawing of wild/exotic felines, only if medically necessary and only the affected digit

18
Q

what health records should accompany animals in traveling exhibits

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ongoing or chronic problems and most current preventive procedures and tx’s

19
Q

How has necropsy policy 4 recently changed

A

previously required necropsy for marine mammals only, now for other species if high death, unexplained death or if in violation of AWA

20
Q

Is histopath required for necropsy under policy 4

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not always, may include it along with gross path and cultures

21
Q

What determines if auction sellers of animals require a license?

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if selling animals for regulated purposes (pets, biomedical research, exhibit). Food, fiber, game ranch do not count

22
Q

If horses, donkeys, mules are being sold at auction, is license required?

A

generally no unless for biomedical research

23
Q

primary enclosures for auction animals must follow what USDA regulations?

A

for transit, these animals are considered to be in transit while at auction

24
Q

If auctions follow housing regs, when can they still be cited?

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If an animals is seen in distress or injured

25
Q

If auction staff are not trained to handle animals, what does USDA recommend?

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consignor handle the animal if they are trained, can be cited if untrained individual is involved in an “incident” with the animal

26
Q

are animals in auction parking lots the responsibility of auction operator?

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no, they are responsibility of individual transporting them

27
Q

what is required by USDA for public protection at auctions?

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sufficient and readily identifiable attendants, appropriate barriers and distance

28
Q

what is vertical space requirement for felines and bears with traveling exhibits

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space to stand on their rear legs when not in transit, if does not allow then exercise pen daily that does

29
Q

how much time in exercise pen is required?

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once daily for a reasonable amount of time

30
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traveling exhibitors must meet what enclosure requirements if not in transit

A

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.

31
Q

brachiating NHPs can be placed in what space group for housing?

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group 6

32
Q

which young but not adult NHPs are considered brachiating?

A

gorillas and orangutans

33
Q

how many hoofstock (domestic vs. wild vs. exotic) sold require a dealer license? For what “regulated purposes”?

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10 per year domestic, 10 for wild, 1 for exotic. Or any if they sell ONLY for regulated purposes (exhibit, pet, research)

34
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when are horses considered regulated?

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for biomedical research

35
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What 3 scenarios do hoofstock not require a license?

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game hunting or ranch, food and fiber, breeding

36
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when are regulated species considered aquatic?

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if they spend a significant amount of time in the water (otters, hippos, tapir etc)

37
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What housing is required of species that are aquatic and terrestrial?

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land and water that meets the need for normal postural and social adjustments

38
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what is difference between facility selling rabbit serum vs. rabbit serum for antibodies to a specific antigen?

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antibody production is considered “testing” and must register as a research facility, selling blood or tissues without testing may require license as dealer

39
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when would both a registration and license be required for rabbit antibodies

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if the rabbit antibodies are being sold commercially

40
Q

what determines the license fee for a place that sells standard animal blood or products

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the amount of animal product sold, if new animals are required for each batch then the animals are included

41
Q

If a facility contracts with a PI to produce specific antibodies, is a license required?

A

no, if they are not available for general re-sale

42
Q

If a facility produces genetically engineered species, must it be registered? Licensed?

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yes GE species is considered research

43
Q

If cloned animals are produced using standard veterinary therio techniques, are they covered by USDA?

A

yes, considered a breeder and must be licensed. Other activities reviewed on case by case basis

44
Q

If a faciilty produces PMSG, is it covered by the USDA?

A

no

45
Q

a licensed exhibitor wants to perform “research” on his regulated animals, when is he exempt from registering as a research facility?

A

If it is adjunct to normal vet procedures, it is non-invasive, do not cause pain or distress (behavior obs)