Lab Animal Vet

Why is it important for rabbits to have a veterinarian and follow regulations every 6 months?

To ensure their health and welfare, as well as compliance with animal welfare standards.

What medication was studied for use in rabbits?

Meloxicam.

What is the purpose of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?

To review and investigate animal care and use concerns and ensure humane treatment of animals in research.

What are the five freedoms for animals according to animal welfare standards?

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst. 2. Freedom from discomfort. 3. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease. 4. Freedom to express normal behavior. 5. Freedom from fear and distress.

What does the Animal Welfare Act address?

It addresses the humane treatment of animals intended for research, bred for commercial sale, exhibited to the public, or commercially transported.

What is a common dental issue in rodents?

Malocclusion, which is the overgrowth of incisors.

What symptoms indicate dystocia in rodents?

Difficult or abnormal birth, blood in the cage, lethargy, and absence of milk spots.

What anatomical feature distinguishes male mice from female mice?

Anogenital distance; males have a greater distance than females.

What is cecotrope and why is it important for rabbits?

Cecotrope is a type of feces that rabbits consume for essential nutrients needed for growth and weight maintenance.

What is the significance of porphyrin in rats?

It is a compound produced in response to stress by the Harderian gland, causing red tears.