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Euthanasia
Sentinels
Granite
Husbandry
Cross-Contamination
100
Ending the animal's life in a way that minimizes pain and distress
What is the meaning of euthanasia in the laboratory animal science field?
100
research colony health monitoring program
What is the sentinel program?
100
Daily: At the end of, or after your shift.
When should Granite Time Sheets be filled out?
100
AM & PM
When do we do daily room checks?
100
Feed, bedding, & clean caging areas
What are places animals should NEVER be?
200
The IACUC must approve it
What is a conditionally acceptable method of euthanasia?
200
Quarterly
What is the frequency of sentinel testing?
200
Any work involving that particular species, including putting on/taking off PPE, paperwork, cleaning, or transporting.
What activities are included under each species?
200
Every other week
What is the frequency of wire/lid change outs?
200
Clean before and after use, turn on light & fan
What should always be done when working in an air flow station?
300
Decapitation
What is a method of physical euthanasia that is sometimes used for rodent species?
300
Every change out
How often do the sentinels get dirty bedding?
300
Before you put on shoe covers & after you take off your PPE
When should you write down your times?
300
After every change out
What is the frequency of mopping in an animal room?
300
Lab coats
What should never be worn in an animal room?
400
The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
What is the publication used by the research community to provide standards for euthanasia of laboratory animals?
400
To know which cages a sentinel represents
Why is it important to NOT move sentinels after they've been placed?
400
General/Administrative
What cost center is used to cover "time gaps" or duties that do not fall under a specific species?
400
Twice per week
What is the frequency of cage change out for static filter-top cages?
400
Between investigators, and/or sides of a rack
How often should you change gloves during a room change out?
500
MS-222
What is commonly used to euthanize aquatic amphibians and fish?
500
Serology
What assay is used to test the sentinel for antibodies?
500
Be honest & accurate
What is the most important thing to do when filling out Granite Time Sheets?
500
Quarterly
What is the frequency of sanitizing an animal room?
500
Shower and put on clean scrubs
What do you do after you've been to a "dirty" facility, if you want to return to a "clean" facility?