Acts & Regulations- Veterinary Science

Acts and legislations related to animals. Made for New Horizons Veterinary Science class.

28 Hour Law (1873)

Animals cannot be transported more than 28 consecutive hours without being unloaded for 5 hours for rest, water, and food

Lacey Act (1900)

Prohibits illegal trade of any animals taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of law

Bald Eagle Protection Act (1940)

Prohibits possession, sale, purchase, barter, and other offers to import or export the bald eagle and gold eagle. Native Americans can be excluded from this act

Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act (1958)

Protects fish and wildlife when federal action is taken to control or alter streams or bodies of water. Helps protect, rear, stock, and increase supply of game or fur bearing animals. Also calls for research on pollution and consolation before building dams

Humane Slaughter Act (1958)

Ensures animals are slaughtered humanely by requiring the animal to be stunned unconscious. Excludes animals slaughtered in accordance to religious laws

Animal Welfare Act (1966)

Regulates who possesses and sells certain animals and animal living conditions. Enforced by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (1966)

Sets minimum standards for all animals of animal dealers and laboratories. Requires animals to have identification. Dealers must be licensed and labs must be registered

Fur Seal Act (1966)

Prohibits taking, transporting, importing, or possessing fur seals and sea otters. Excludes Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos

Wild Horses & Burro Act (1971)

Protects wild horses and burros. Monitors the population of wild horses and burros and states a wild horse may only be sold after 10 years of age or unsuccessfully offered for adoption 3 times

Marine Animal Protection Act (1972)

Protects marine animals and prohibits their removal or importation

Endangered Species Act (1973)

Offers protection to animals and their habitats that are on the endangered species list

Wild Bird Conservation Act (1992)

Imposed immediate moratorium (ban) on importing certain exotic birds such as parrots, cockatoos, and macaws

Elephant Conservation Acts (1997)

Reaffirms the endangered status of African and Asian elephants. Allocates money to conservation efforts

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Act (2000)

Secures lifetime care for retirement of chimps used, purchased, or bred for research

Great Apes Conservation Act (2000)

Provides financial assistance to countries home to great apes with conservation programs

Pets Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act (2006)

Requires emergency authorities to show how they will accommodate households with pets or service animals in evacuation situations

Companion Animal Protection Act (2011)

Keeps shelters from selling found pets to organizations for 5 days

Animal Drug Use Clarification Act (1994)

States legalized extra label drug use by vets is acceptable for non-food animals in situations where another suitable option isn’t available and animal health is threatened. Requires vet-client-patient-relationship (VCPR)

Controlled Substances Act (1970)

Regulates the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances. Categorizes drugs into 5 “schedules” (classes) based on their potential for abuse

Pet Purchase Protection Laws (Lemon Laws)

Provides legal recourse to those who purchase animals from pet dealers, which later found to have disease or defect

Public Health Service Policy

9 principles established by the U.S. government said to be the foundation of humane care and use of research animals. Not federal law, but organizations must comply for funding