intro to the field of lab animal science

lab animal science refers to

the scientific and technical information associated with the care of animals in the lab setting. Focuses on keeping animals alive for studying purposes.

RALAT stands for:

registered assistant lab animal technician

RLAT stands for:

registered lab animal technician

RLATG stands for:

registered lab animal technologist

lab animal medicine is a

specialized area of vet med which deals with lab animals.

in the 1940s, what happened with AALAS?

lab animal science is recognized as an organized field within the scientific community.

in the 1950s, what happened with AALAS?

the acp is created to engage professionals in promoting humane production, care, and study of animals used in research

in 1967, what happened with AALAS?

the acp becomes AALAS

today, what is AALAS?

they promote education through publications, continuing education and certification and training of professionals within the field of lab animal science.

what is the IACUC?

-oversees animal research program at the research facilities.

-reviews animal use protocols and reports findings /plans for correction as needed to the institutional official

a minimum of ___ members are required on the IACUC committee?

4

for IACUC __ of 4 must be unaffiliated.

1

for IACUC, __ of 4 must be required.

3

what is the meaning of replace?

seek methods which avoid or replace the use of animals either with computer models or via lower life forms less likely to perceive pain

what is the meaning of refine?

modify husbandry and experimental design to minimize or prevent pain and distress while maximizing animal welfare

what is the meaning of reduce?

use the fewest number of animals to obtain sufficient data, or maximize the amount of data obtained per animal without compromising animal welfare

what species does the animal welfare act cover?

• all warm-blooded vertebrates used in research

• all wild mammals including wild rats and mice

what species does the public health service policy cover? (PHS)

• all warm-blooded vertebrates used in research

• all wild mammals including wild rats and mice

• all birds, rats and mice bred exclusively for research

• all cold-blooded vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, fish)

what species does US govt. principles cover?

• all warm-blooded vertebrates used in research

• all wild mammals including wild rats and mice

• all birds, rats and mice bred exclusively for research

• all cold-blooded vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, fish)

• all farm animals used or intended for use as food or fiber

• all farm animals intended for use in studies to improve animal nutrition, breeding, management or production efficiency.

what species does the guide cover?

• all warm blooded vertebrates

• all cold blooded vertebrates

• includes all wildlife and aquatic animals

• all farm animals used for biomedical research

• include all birds, rats and mice

what species does the ag guide cover?

• all farm animals used or intended for use as food or fiber

• all farm animals intended for use in studies to improve animal nutrition, breeding, management or production efficiency

USDA-APHIS alone covers what organizations?

• AWA

• The Ag guide

NIH-OLAW alone covers what?

• Public health service policy (PHS)

• The guide

USDA-APHIS and NIH-OLAW together covers what?

US govt. of principles

is AAALAC voluntary or involuntary?

voluntary