ALAT Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which federal agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?

Accepted Answer

USDA-APHIS

Answer

USDA-APHIS (Animal Care division) enforces the AWA through registration, unannounced inspections, and enforcement actions.

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

The AWA requires at least five members: chairperson, attending veterinarian, practicing scientist, non-scientist, and one unaffiliated member.

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

The annual report documents animals used by species and pain/distress category (B through E), alternatives searches, and IACUC attestation.

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

The Guide establishes the standards against which AAALAC evaluates programs and OLAW measures PHS Policy compliance.

Question 5

What is the significance of USDA pain and distress categories?

Accepted Answer

They classify pain levels requiring increasing justification and oversight

Answer

Categories B through E classify the extent of pain or distress. Higher categories require more justification and welfare oversight.

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