LAS COURSE PRACTICE EXAM
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You are head of a small contract research institute that has hitherto
only worked on in vitro studies. In future it will be necessary for in
vivo studies to be conducted with dogs to test the efficacy of a new
deworming agent. These will involve substance administrations and
blood sampling. Overall, the experiments will not be very stressful
and will probably last 12 months, but no more than 18.
What do you have to bear in mind with regard to the law in Germany
to ensure the studies can be carried out?
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, All vertebrates
Cephalopods if used in animal experiments
Laboratory animals including fetuses in the last third of pregnancy and larvae,
which are able to feed independently
After the experiment, efforts must be made to place the animals in
private care.
You may only use animals from approved breeders for the experiments.
Supporting the Animal Welfare Officer.
Structuring measures to monitor the wellbeing of animals.
can take place on the basis of an informal application indicating the
corresponding reasons.
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Term
§ 31 TierSchVersV stipulates that an application for approval of an
experiment must specify the planned number of animals and the way
in which the number is calculated.
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, Correct answer:
Records of the husbandry of primates, dogs and cats must be kept for five years.
Explanation
For dogs, cats and primates, additional details must be provided on the
individual animals.
If animals are rehomed or killed, these records must be kept in the institution
for three years afterwards (§ 8 TierSchVersV ). They are independent of the log
book, because this is about general changes in the animal stock, not about the
"file" of a given animal.
The staff member has to be notified to the authority by presenting the respective
qualifications.
1. If the killing is (permissible, admissible) .
2.If the most humane (method, approach) is applied to the animal?
3.If (authorized, authorised) methods are used.
4. If the (expertise, knowledge, skill) for the method/ the species is available.
True - But since the national implementation of the law must be in line with
Directive 2010\63\EU, the "indispensable minimum" has to be interpreted
according to the EU regulation. This is reflected in the ordinance
TierSchVersV, where it is stipulate that the application for approval of an
experimental project must state the number of animals planned and
the way in which the number is are calculated (§ 31 TierSchVersV).
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The various working committees of GV-SOLAS...
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, ...conduct experiments on ...enforce laws related to animal
animal behavior. rights.
...provide information e.g. on
core areas of laboratory ...manage animal shelters and
animal science. rescue operations.
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In Germany, the animal welfare officer advises the applicants.
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DB-Alm - EURL
(Animal Welfare Officer) ECVAM
AnimaltZebet
- ZEBET
...a database should be set up
Jeremy Bentham
and maintained for researching
alternative methods.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
100% CORRECT!!
1 of 58
Term
You are head of a small contract research institute that has hitherto
only worked on in vitro studies. In future it will be necessary for in
vivo studies to be conducted with dogs to test the efficacy of a new
deworming agent. These will involve substance administrations and
blood sampling. Overall, the experiments will not be very stressful
and will probably last 12 months, but no more than 18.
What do you have to bear in mind with regard to the law in Germany
to ensure the studies can be carried out?
Give this one a try later!
, All vertebrates
Cephalopods if used in animal experiments
Laboratory animals including fetuses in the last third of pregnancy and larvae,
which are able to feed independently
After the experiment, efforts must be made to place the animals in
private care.
You may only use animals from approved breeders for the experiments.
Supporting the Animal Welfare Officer.
Structuring measures to monitor the wellbeing of animals.
can take place on the basis of an informal application indicating the
corresponding reasons.
Don't know?
2 of 58
Term
§ 31 TierSchVersV stipulates that an application for approval of an
experiment must specify the planned number of animals and the way
in which the number is calculated.
Give this one a try later!
, Correct answer:
Records of the husbandry of primates, dogs and cats must be kept for five years.
Explanation
For dogs, cats and primates, additional details must be provided on the
individual animals.
If animals are rehomed or killed, these records must be kept in the institution
for three years afterwards (§ 8 TierSchVersV ). They are independent of the log
book, because this is about general changes in the animal stock, not about the
"file" of a given animal.
The staff member has to be notified to the authority by presenting the respective
qualifications.
1. If the killing is (permissible, admissible) .
2.If the most humane (method, approach) is applied to the animal?
3.If (authorized, authorised) methods are used.
4. If the (expertise, knowledge, skill) for the method/ the species is available.
True - But since the national implementation of the law must be in line with
Directive 2010\63\EU, the "indispensable minimum" has to be interpreted
according to the EU regulation. This is reflected in the ordinance
TierSchVersV, where it is stipulate that the application for approval of an
experimental project must state the number of animals planned and
the way in which the number is are calculated (§ 31 TierSchVersV).
Don't know?
3 of 58
Term
The various working committees of GV-SOLAS...
Give this one a try later!
, ...conduct experiments on ...enforce laws related to animal
animal behavior. rights.
...provide information e.g. on
core areas of laboratory ...manage animal shelters and
animal science. rescue operations.
Don't know?
4 of 58
Term
In Germany, the animal welfare officer advises the applicants.
Give this one a try later!
DB-Alm - EURL
(Animal Welfare Officer) ECVAM
AnimaltZebet
- ZEBET
...a database should be set up
Jeremy Bentham
and maintained for researching
alternative methods.
Don't know?
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