Licensing and Sanctions Repeated violations of licensing requirements could lead to suspension or revocation of the University's license to carry on activities that make use of animals. Additionally, investigators must show that there are no acceptable alternatives to animal use. Species-specific standards for housing and care of animals, including identification of individuals Housing standards address structural soundness, cleanliness, climatization, ventilation, lighting, and other variables. These must be appropriate to the species, condition, and history of the individual animal. Animals must be treated with consideration for species-specific behavioral needs, including with regard to feeding, watering, exposure to the elements, housing density, and proximity of other species.
Similar considerations apply to transportation of animals.
Role of veterinary supervision Investigators, dealers, and exhibitors must provide veterinary supervision of animal facilities. Supervision and training of personnel All personnel in contact with animals must be suitably trained or supervised by suitably trained individuals. All animal facilities must operate additionally under the supervision of a veterinarian. Principal investigators are responsible for monitoring the welfare of the animals entrusted to them. Hormel, the Duluth Campus, and many of the agricultural facilities also have centralized management.