ALAT Exam Practice-- Tough Questions
& Answers 100% Correct!!
What is the shelf life for feed that is fortified with non-stabilized vitamin C? - ANSWER 3 months. its
6 months for stabilized feed
What is the minimum cage height recommended for mice? - ANSWER 5 inches
Who has the responsibility to ensure that all personnel working with live animals have been properly
and appropriately trained? - ANSWER IACUC
What is one way that rodent mothers and their pups communicate with each other? - ANSWER
Ultrasonic vocalizations
How often do female mice go into estrus? - ANSWER Every 4-5 days
How frequently should litter pans be changed, if used for floor housed rabbits? - ANSWER Twice a
week
Which animals are recommended to have the same minimum cage height according to the Guide? -
ANSWER Rats and guinea pigs
In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs? - ANSWER Up to 10 days
Female rats usually have postpartum estrus within ____ hours of parturition. - ANSWER 48 hours
How many days does a cow's estrous cycle last? - ANSWER 21 days
How much pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100 kg body weight? - ANSWER 4-5 kg
& Answers 100% Correct!!
What is the shelf life for feed that is fortified with non-stabilized vitamin C? - ANSWER 3 months. its
6 months for stabilized feed
What is the minimum cage height recommended for mice? - ANSWER 5 inches
Who has the responsibility to ensure that all personnel working with live animals have been properly
and appropriately trained? - ANSWER IACUC
What is one way that rodent mothers and their pups communicate with each other? - ANSWER
Ultrasonic vocalizations
How often do female mice go into estrus? - ANSWER Every 4-5 days
How frequently should litter pans be changed, if used for floor housed rabbits? - ANSWER Twice a
week
Which animals are recommended to have the same minimum cage height according to the Guide? -
ANSWER Rats and guinea pigs
In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs? - ANSWER Up to 10 days
Female rats usually have postpartum estrus within ____ hours of parturition. - ANSWER 48 hours
How many days does a cow's estrous cycle last? - ANSWER 21 days
How much pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100 kg body weight? - ANSWER 4-5 kg
