We strive to maintain a high quality animal care program and to exceed the standards
for facilities housing animals are described in the
Animal Welfare Act regulations [1], the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
(Guide) and the Guide for the
Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural
Research and Teaching. These standards cover daily husbandry, space requirements,
environmental control (i.e. light, temperature, humidity, noise, ventilation), social
environment, sanitation, waste management, security, facility design and construction,
veterinary medical care, water quality, pest control and animal identification and
records. For a more detailed discussion of each of these subjects contact the University Veterinarian or a Laboratory Animal Resources veterinarian.
Remember that all animals must be checked daily. A documentation of the daily checks and
husbandry must be kept. For indoor housed animals a log of the daily temperature
and humidity ranges must also be kept.
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[1] 9 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter A, parts 1, 2, and 3
[2] Dogs must be provided with space equal
at least to: (length of dog in inches +6) x (length of dog + 6) sq inches; divide
by 144 to get space in sq feet. Length of the dog is measured from the tip of its
noes to the base of the tail.
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Last updated April 12, 2013