To [Contents] [Q&A] Show Introduction The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act(link is external) on are set forth under the Regulations and Standards in the Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare(link is external). These reference guides provide the section numbers of the 9 CFR Regulations and Standards that pertain to the responsibilities and functions of roles (such as Attending Veterinarian, Institutional Office, Principal Investigators and IACUCs) or to the housing and care of animals (such as Environmental Enhancement for Nonhuman Primates and Exercise for Dogs). Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Since information about the requirements for different roles or housing of animals is spread through the 9 CFR, these reference guides provide a condensed source of information for common topics in the Animal Welfare Act. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference of the Responsibilities & Functions of the Attending Veterinarians for Research Facilities under the Animal Welfare Act 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 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. This paper provides the section numbers of the Regulations and Standards that pertain to the responsibilities and functions of the Attending Veterinarian for Research Facilities. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Sect. 1.1 Definitions - Animal means any live or dead dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or any other warm-blooded animal, which is being used, or is intended for use for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet. This term excludes birds, rats of the genus Rattus and mice of the genus Mus, bred for use in research; horses not used for research purposes; and other farm animals, such as, but not limited to, livestock or poultry used or intended for use as food or fiber, or livestock or poultry used or intended for use for improving animal nutrition, breeding, management, or production efficiency, or for improving the quality of food or fiber. With respect to a dog, the term means all dogs, including those used for hunting, security, or breeding purposes. Attending veterinarian: means a person who has graduated from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education, or has a certificate issued by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, or has received equivalent formal education as determined by the Administrator; has received training and/or experience in the care and management of the species being attended; and who has direct or delegated authority for activities involving animals at a facility subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary (Sect. 1.1). I. Title 9 C.F.R., Section 2.33 - Attending Veterinarian and Adequate Veterinary Care
II. Additional Areas of Responsibility for Attending Veterinarians
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A- Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Requirement for Environmental Enhancement for Primates Under the Animal Welfare Act The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) 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 requirement for the psychological well-being of primates is set forth under section 13(a)(2)(B) of the AWA (7 USC, 2143). The standards for environmental enhancement to promote psychological well-being in primates are set forth under 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Part 3, Section 3.81. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being (3.81). Dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan for environment enhancement adequate to promote the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates. The plan must be in accordance with the currently accepted professional standards as cited in appropriate professional journals or reference guides, and as directed by the attending veterinarian. The plan must be made available to APHIS and any funding Federal agency upon request. At a minimum, the plan must address each of the following:
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Requirement for the Exercise of Dogs Under the Animal Welfare Act The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) 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 requirement for the exercise of dogs is set forth under section 13(a)(2)(B) of the AWA (7 U.S.C., 2143). The standards for the exercise of dogs are set forth in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Part 3, Section 3.8. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Definition - Positive physical contact: means petting, stroking, or other touching which is beneficial to the well-being of the animal. The requirements for the exercise of dogs are as follows: I. Exercise for dogs (Sect. 3.8):
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A- Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Regulation of Field Research Under the Animal Welfare Act 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 field studies are set forth in Parts 1 and 2 of 9 CFR and are indicated below. Section numbers are provided for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE). "Animal" is generally defined as any warm-blooded animal used for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet. Excluded from this definition are birds, rats of the genus Rattus and mice of the genus Mus, bred for use in research, horses not used for research purposes, and other farm animals used for food, fiber, or production purposes. This term includes all dogs used for hunting, security or breeding purposes. (see definition in section 1.1). “Field study” means a study conducted on free-living wild animals in their natural habitat. However, this term excludes any study that involves an invasive procedure, harms, or materially alters the behavior of an animal under study. (Sect. 1.1) Section 2.31 (c)(2) requires the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to: "Inspect, at least once every six months, all of the research facility's animal facilities, including animal study areas, using Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, as a basis for evaluation; Provided, however, That animal areas containing free-living wild animals in their natural habitat need not be included in such inspection:". Section 2.31 (c)(6) and (7) requires the IACUC to review and approve, or make modifications to, proposed and ongoing activities related to the care and use of animals as specified in section 2.31(d). Section 2.31(d) requires the IACUC to review the activities involving animals to determine that the proposed activities, or proposed significant changes in ongoing activities, are in accordance with regulations. There is a proviso that field studies as defined in Part 1 are exempt from this requirement. Should the activity not meet the definition of field study it is NOT exempt from this requirement. NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Responsibilities and Functions of the Institutional Official (IO) for Research Facilities Under the Animal Welfare Act The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act are set forth under the regulations and Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). These requirements are found in Title 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. This paper provides excerpts, paraphrasing and section numbers of the regulations and standards that pertain to the responsibilities and functions of the Institutional Official for the research facility. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (See NOTE on last page). Definition - Institutional Official: means the individual at a research facility who is authorized to legally commit on behalf of the research facility that the requirements of 9 C.F.R., Parts 1, 2, and 3 will be met. I. Section 2.30 - Registration of Research Facility:
II. Section 2.31 - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
III. Section 2.32 - Personnel qualifications.
IV. Section 2.33 - Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care.
(b) See section 2.33(b)(1-5) for additional veterinary care requirements. V. Section 2.35 - Recordkeeping requirements.
VI. Section 2.36 - Annual report.
VII. Section 2.37 - Federal Research facilities. Each Federal research facility shall establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee which shall have the same composition, duties, and responsibilities required of nonfederal research facilities by section 2.31 with the following exceptions:
VIII. Section 2.38 - Miscellaneous.
NOTE: The information in this publication contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare. The appropriate section number in 9 C.F.R. should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Responsibilities and Functions of the Principal Investigator (P.I.) in Research Facilities Under the Animal Welfare Act The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act are set forth under the Regulations and Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). These requirements are found in Title 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A-Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. This paper provides the section numbers of the Regulations and Standards that pertain to the responsibilities and functions of the Principal Investigator submitting or carrying out animal research proposals at a research facility. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Definition: Principal investigator. Means an employee of a research facility, or other person associated with a research facility, responsible for a proposal to conduct research and for the design and implementation of research involving animals. Submit Proposed Activities and Significant Changes to Activities to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for Approval. I. Title 9 C.F.R.,Section 2.31 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Provide Acceptable Written Justification to the IACUC for Areas of Noncompliance With the Animal Welfare Act.
Other Requirements. II. Section 2.32 Personnel qualifications.
III. Section 2.33 Attending Veterinarian and Adequate Veterinary Care. (section 2.33)
IV. Section 2.36 Annual report. (section 2.36).
V. Section 3.8 Exercise for dogs. (section 3.8).
VI. Section 3.81 Environmental enhancement to promote psychological well-being (nonhuman primates). (section 3.81).
NOTE: The information in this publication contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A-Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 C.F.R. should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference of the Responsibilities & Functions of the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Under the Animal Welfare Act 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 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. The requirement for an IACUC is set forth under the authority of section 13(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) (7 U.S.C., 2143). The IACUC regulations promulgated under this authority are set forth in Title 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Part 2, Section 2.31. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Definition - Committee: means the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) established under section 13(b) of the Act. It shall consist of at least three members, one of whom is the attending veterinarian of the research facility and one of whom is not affiliated in any way with the facility other than as a member of the committee, however, if the research facility has more than one Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), another DVM with delegated program responsibility may serve. The research facility shall establish the Committee for the purpose of evaluating the care, treatment, housing, and use of animals, and for certifying compliance with the Act by the research facility (Sect. 1.1). The requirements, membership, duties, and responsibilities of the IACUC and the Research Facility are as follows: I. IACUC Appointment & Membership (Sect. 2.31 (a) & (b)):
II. IACUC Functions (Section 2.31 (c)):
III. IACUC Review of Activities Involving Animals (Section 2.31 (d)):
IV. Requirements for Proposed Activities or Significant Changes in an Ongoing Activity:
V. Additional Reports & Records (Section 2.35):
VI. Additional Concerns for the IACUC:
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A-Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to Reports, Notifications, Certifications and Record Keeping for Dealers and Exhibitors Under the Animal Welfare Act 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. This paper provides a brief summary and section numbers of the regulations and standards that pertain to reports, notifications, certifications, and recordkeeping for dealers and exhibitors as required under the Animal Welfare Act. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (See NOTE on last page). 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.
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2 and 3. The appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual wording and context of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to Reports, Notifications and Recordkeeping for Research Facilities Under the Animal Welfare Act 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. This paper provides a brief summary and section numbers of the regulations and standards that pertain to reports, notifications, certifications, and recordkeeping for research facilities required under the Animal Welfare Act. Section numbers are given for reference to the actual wording of each requirement (see NOTE on last page). Section 2.30 Registration.
Section 2.31 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Section 2.32 Personnel Qualifications.
Section 2.33 Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care.
Section 2.35 Recordkeeping requirements.
Section 2.36 Annual report.
Section 2.38 Miscellaneous.
Section 2.133 Certification for random source dogs and cats.
Section 3.8 Exercise for dogs.
Section 3.16 Food and water requirements - transportation.
Section 3.81 Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being, Nonhuman Primates.
Section 3.89 Food and water requirements - transportation.
Section 3.106 Water quality - marine mammals.
Section 3.110 Veterinary care - marine mammals.
Section 3.139 Food and water requirements - transportation of other animals.
NOTE: The information in this paper contains excerpts and paraphrasing of the published regulations and standards in 9CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare. The appropriate section in 9CFR should be consulted for the actual wording and context of that requirement. To [Contents] [Q&A] A Quick Reference to the Qualifications & Training Required for Research Facility Personnel Under the Animal Welfare Act The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act are set forth under the Regulations and Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The requirements for the qualifications and training of research facility personnel are found in Title 9 C.F.R., Chapter 1, Subchapter A- Animal Welfare, Part 2. This paper provides the section numbers and text of the regulations that pertain to the qualifications and training requirements for research facility personnel under the Animal Welfare Act (See NOTE on last page). I. Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) (Sect. 2.31).
II. Personnel qualifications (Sect. 2.32).
III. Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (Sect. 2.33).
NOTE: While the above requirements are quotations of the applicable sections involved in qualifications and training required under the Animal Welfare Act, as set forth in 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A- Animal Welfare, the appropriate section in 9 CFR should be consulted for the actual context of the requirement. Compiled by: Richard L. Crawford, D.V.M USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center. In cooperation with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine To [Contents] [Q&A] Which kind of animal is regulated by the Animal Welfare regulations Awr when used in research?The AWA applies to research with a range of species that includes: “with certain exceptions, any live or dead dog, cat, monkey (nonhuman primate mammal), guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or such other warm-blooded animal, as the Secretary [of Agriculture] may determine is being used, or is intended for use for research” (7 ...
What animals are covered by the Animal Welfare Act?The animals covered by this Act included live dogs, cats, monkeys (nonhuman primate mammals), guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. The Animal Welfare Act was not intended to regulate how animals are used for research purposes, but only to set standards for how they are obtained and maintained at a facility.
What do the animal welfare regulations Awr state about IACUC members who report violations to USDA?What do the Animal Welfare Act Regulations state about IACUC members who report violations to USDA? A. They may be subjected to reprisals if contact with USDA is not approved by IACUC Chair.
What are the regulations for using animals in research?The Animal Welfare Act, signed into law in 1966 and updated by several amendments, is the only federal law that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, and transport, and by dealers. It applies to all research involving animals in the U.S., but it does not apply to all animals.
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