Alternatives Search, Humane Standards, Housing, Source, and Acclimation and Quarantine

Which of the following best describes the federally mandated "alternatives search" in an animal protocol?

A search for procedures that may replace the use of animals, reduce the number of animals used, or refine the methodology to minimize animal pain or distress.

An investigator's responsibilities towards the use of laboratory animals include assuring that staff is properly trained to:

All of the above

Which of the following is a TRUE statement related to the management of laboratory dogs?

Exemption of a dog from exercise must be documented by the attending veterinarian

Which is TRUE regarding dogs that have newly arrived at a facility?

The animals should be housed in a quarantine area and may undergo diagnostic testing.

The information that should be provided with the results of a database search for alternatives includes which of the following?

The names of the databases used, the date of the search, the years of citations accessed, and the search strategy.