ALAT Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which federal agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?

Accepted Answer

USDA-APHIS

Answer

FDA

Answer

EPA

Answer

OSHA

Question 2

What is the minimum composition required for an IACUC?

Accepted Answer

At least five members including a veterinarian, scientist, non-scientist, and unaffiliated member

Answer

Two scientists and one vet

Answer

Any three employees

Answer

One vet and one administrator

Question 3

What is the Annual Report that research facilities must submit to USDA?

Accepted Answer

A report detailing animal numbers, species, pain categories, and alternatives searches

Answer

A financial audit

Answer

A list of publications

Answer

An equipment inventory

Question 4

What does the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals represent?

Accepted Answer

The primary reference standard used by AAALAC and PHS for evaluating programs

Answer

A legally enforceable federal regulation

Answer

A textbook for vet schools only

Answer

Guidelines for government facilities only

Question 5

What is the significance of USDA pain and distress categories?

Accepted Answer

They classify pain levels requiring increasing justification and oversight

Answer

They determine registration fees

Answer

They rank animals by monetary value

Answer

They indicate which species need no IACUC approval

Question 6

Who has the authority to suspend an animal activity not conducted per approved protocol?

Accepted Answer

The IACUC by majority vote

Answer

Only the PI

Answer

Any technician without review

Answer

Only the USDA inspector