The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act are set forth under the Regulations and Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These requirements are found in Title 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. The requirements for reports, notifications, certifications, and record keeping are set forth in Part 2 of 9 CFR (2022) and are indicated below. Section numbers are provided for reference. Show Subpart C--Research Facilities Section 2.30 Registration.
From Subchapter A--Animal Welfare, 9 C.F.R. § 2.1 et. seq. (2021). Dealers and Exhibitors Subpart A--Licensing. Section 2.1 Requirements and application.
Section 2.2 Acknowledgement of regulations and standards.
Section 2.5 Duration of license and termination of license.
Section 2.7 Annual report by licensees.
Section 2.8 Notification of change of name, address, control, or ownership of business.
Subpart D - Attending Veterinarian and Adequate Veterinary Care. Section 2.40 Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, dealers and exhibitors.
Subpart E - Identification of Animals. Section 2.50 Time and method of identification of animals.
Subpart G - Records. Section 2.75 Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
Section 2.76 Records: Operators of auction sales and brokers.
Section 2.78 Health certification and identification.
Section 2.80 Records, disposition.
Subpart H - Compliance With Standards and Holding Period. Section 2.102 Holding facility.
Subpart I - Miscellaneous. Section 2.125 Information as to business.
Section 2.126 Access and inspection of records and property.
Section 2.132 Procurement of random source dogs and cats, dealers.
Section 2.133 Certification for random source dogs and cats.
Part 3 - Standards Subpart A - Dogs and Cats. Section 3.8 Exercise for dogs.
Section 3.13 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.14 Primary enclosures used to transport live dogs and cats.
Section 3.16 Food and water requirements.
Subpart B - Guinea Pigs and Hamsters. Section 3.27 Facilities, outdoor.
Section 3.35 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.36 Primary enclosures used to transport live guinea pigs and hamsters.
Subpart C - Rabbits. Section 3.60 Consignments to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.61 Primary enclosures used to transport live rabbits.
Subpart D - Nonhuman Primates. Section 3.81 Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being.
Section 3.86 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.87 Primary enclosure used to transport nonhuman primates.
Section 3.89 Food and water requirements.
Subpart E - Marine Mammals. Section 3.101 Facilities, general.
Section 3.106 Water quality.
Section 3.110 Veterinary care.
Section 3.112 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.113 Primary enclosures used to transport marine mammals.
Subpart F - Other animals. Section 3.133 Separation.
Section 3.136 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.139 Food and water requirements.
What animals does PHS cover?The PHS policy applies to all live vertebrate animals used in teaching, research and testing. The Guide describes the elements of acceptable institutional policies and veterinary care programs as well as specific physical requirements for the animal facility.
What animals are covered by IACUC?This policy covers all vertebrate species of animals including birds, mice and rats and it covers all research that is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What are the two principal animal research regulatory documents used by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare OLAW?What are the two principal animal research regulatory documents used by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)? 2. Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide).
What is the organization whose guidelines on euthanasia are required by the PHS Policy?The PHS Policy requires that euthanasia be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the professional guidance for relieving pain and suffering of animals found in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (PDF).
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