Definitions and Regulations (Part 2) Flashcards
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APHIS official
Anyone employed by the Department, authorized to perform function under the act
AC Regional Director
veterinarian employed by APHIS
Act
Act of Aug 24 1966 and all subsequent ammendments (1970, 1976, 1985,, Laboratory Animal Welfare Act
Activity
research, testing, teaching that involve the care and use of animals
Ambient Temp
air temperature surrounding animal
Animal
live or dead dog, cat, NHP, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit or other warm blooded animal used for reseasrch, teaching, experimentation, exhibition, or as a pet
EXCEPT: birds, genus Rattus, genus Mus, horses not used for research, livestock used for food or fiber
All dogs used for research, hunting, security or breeding
Animal Act
animals trained for a performance or show
Attending veterinarian
- accredited by AVMA or ECFVG, or equivalent training
- experience and training in care and management of species being attended
- direct or delegated authority
Buffer area
off limits to public area, in swim with dolphins program
business hours
reasonable amount of time btw 7AM-7PM, Mon-Fri when except holidays, when APHIS inspections may occur
business year
12 month period, either fiscal or calendar
Carrier
operator of airline, railroad, motor carrier, shipping line engaged in the transport of animals for hire
Cat
live or dead Felis catus or cat-hybrid cross
Class A licensee (Breeder)
bred and raised on the premises, closed or stable colony, animals acquired solely for the purpose of the breeding colony
Class B licensee
purchase and resale of any animal
may also exhibit animals (as minor part of business)
Class C licensee (exhibitor)
showing or displaying animals to the public (buy and sell animals as minor part of business)
Committee
IACUC
3 members-attend vet (or delegated vet, if more than one vet at facility), unaffiliated member,
Dealer
Purchases or sales dogs, any live or dead animal-unborn, organs, limbs, blood, serum, other parts for research, teaching, testing, experiementation, exhibition or pet.
Dogs for hunting, security, breeding
Does not include- retail pet store, exhibitor, dealer who earns less than $500/year
Departmetn
USDA
Deputy Administrater
Dep Admin for Animal Care
Dog
live or dead Canis familiaris or dog hybrid
Dwarf hamster
Chinese or armenian hamster (substantially smaller than golden or syrian)
Endangered
species defined in endangered species act
Euthanasia
humane destruction of animal by method that produces
rapid or painless unconscious and subsequent death
without evidence of pain or distress