Scientific Names
Common name for Mus Musculus
What is the mouse?
Scientific Name for Guinea Pig
what is Cavia porcellus
First iteration of AALAS formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer
what is animal care panel?
Animals that require vitamin c in their diet
What are non-human primates and guinea pigs?
this type of animal is unable to vomit
what are rodents?
Common name for Macaca mulatta
What is the Rhesus macaque?
Scientific name for the dog
what is Canis familiaris
Passed in 1966, the first federal law in the United States to regulate the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers
Employees who work in research with ____________________ may be required to have titer levels or vaccinations for measles, mumps, and influenza.
what are non-human primates?
mice have it, rats don't
what is a gallbladder?
Common name for Mustela putorius furo
What is the ferret?
Scientific name for the chicken
what is Gallus gallus domesticus
ensures that the animal research program is in compliance with:
APPLICABLE LAWS
REGULATIONS
POLICIES
GUIDELINES
what is the IACUC?
A heat source, such as a heat lamp or warming rock is needed for
what is a reptile?
an ideal model for studies involving tumor and tissue implants due to the lack of lymphatic vessels in the cheek pouch and an unusual immune system
what is the hamster?
Common name for Mesocricetus auratus
What is the Syrian Hamster?
Scientific name for the pidgeon
what is Columbia livia
Birds, rats, and mice bred for research that are not covered in the AWA are covered under
What is PHS policy?
Deficiency results in anemia
what is iron?
number of ruminant stomach compartments
what is 4?
Common name for Ovis aries
What is sheep?
scientific name for the cow
what is Bos Taurus
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) at National Institutes of Health (NIH) are responsible for the administration and coordination of
what is PHS policy?
Frequency of female mouse estrus
What is every 4 to 5 days?
they secrete toxins through their parotid gland
what is the cane toad or Bufo marinus?