Unit Eleven: Animal Procurement and Quarantine

Which source of animals is MOST likely to harbor disease-causing agents?

A dealer who provides wild caught animals

What is the microbiological status of animals that are bred and maintained free of some, but not necessarily all, microorganisms?

Specific pathogen-free

What is the microbiological status of animals that carry an unknown, and uncontrolled variety and number of organisms?

Conventional

What approval is needed before ordering animals?

An approved IACUC protocol

What should a technician do to verify and begin processig the contents of a new shipment of animals?

Report container damage to the supervisor and transportation company, assess and document the cleanliness of the transporting vehicle, and compare the original animal order with the shipping label information

How long is the usual period of time for acclimation and conditioning?

72 hours

Which federal mandate provides descriptions of shipping crate sizes and configurations for hamsters?

Animal Welfare Regulations

What type of air pressure is maintained in a quarantine room?

Negative

What is a sign of heat stress in a rodent?

Excessive salivation

Which species of laboratory animal does not have specific identification requirements based on their USDA number?

Horses

Before opening a container of rodents, the container should be:

Checked to determine if any important writing or information is present, examined for any holes or tears, and disinfected on its outside surface

Motorized vehicles used to transport mice should be:

climate controlled

What method of animal identification do most institutions use for animals arriving at a facility?

Cage cards

What microbiological status of animals are given several varieties of harmless bacteria?

Defined flora animals