Surgical and non-surgical procedures as a part of care and husbandry carried out by a licensed veterinarian. Procedures that are a part of the research protocol are not exempt even if performed by a licensed veterinarian. Demonstrations, competitions, and exhibits of animals brought to campus for less than two weeks. Most faculty and staff who routinely utilize animals are trained in these techniques and may only need to update themselves periodically on Animal Care regulations. However, these same faculty and staff are obligated to instruct new staff and students in the proper technique in proportion to their involvement with animals.
Extensive involvement means extensive training - slight involvement, less extensive training.
The lead person, staff or faculty, will provide a statement that training has occurred. A self study and self testing program concerning the ethical and humane care of animals is available. All those individuals regularly involved in animal handling, care, experimentation, and demonstration are encouraged to complete this program prior to participation in work, demonstration, animal care or experimentation. The test program is to be administrated by the lead faculty member for the unit or research project. Retesting will occur at three year intervals.