Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986

Question 1

What is the cost of the ASPA?

Answer 1

Impact on the animal

Question 2

What are the two benefits of the ASPA?

Answer 2

Medical Knowledge (research)
Educational Benefit

Question 3

What are and explain the 3Rs for animal usage in research?

Answer 3

Replacement- can the procedures be replaced by another method or by another species
Reduction- can the number of animals used be reduced (eg statistics)
Refinement- can the procedures be improved to limit animal discomfort

Question 4

State the three types of ASPA licenses?

Answer 4

Certificate of Designation
Project License
Personal License

Question 5

What three aspects covered under the ASPA do not require a license?

Answer 5

Simple handling of animals
Humane killing under schedule 1
Veterinary procedures- animal welfare

Question 6

What four types of procedures are covered in the ASPA and therefore require a license?

Answer 6

Any procedures likely to cause:
Pain
Suffering 
Distress
Lasting Harm

Question 7

List the four types of regulated procedures and severity limits and explain each of these?

Answer 7

Non-recovery (eg terminal anaesthesia)
Mild (eg injections)
Moderate (eg surgical procedures)
Substantial (eg some models of disease, where welfare may be seriously compromised)

Question 8

State the four types of PPE used in the ASPA?

State what they are used for?

Answer 8

Lab Coat
Gloves
Face Mask
Eye Protection

Provides protection against allergens