How often does the Guide specify the IACUC should review the entire animal care and use program including an inspection?

How often does the Guide specify the IACUC should review the entire animal care and use program including an inspection?

• A. Every 6 months
• B. At least once a year
• C. Once every 2 years
• D. No less than every 3 years

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that the entire animal care and use program is evaluated on a yearly basis. The Guide requires the IACUC to review the whole program at least once each year, ensuring that policies, training, veterinary care, procedures, and welfare practices are current and effective. In addition to this annual program review, the Guide also requires facility inspections to occur at least twice a year, but the overall program-wide review happens annually. So the best choice is that the review occurs at least once a year.

The key idea is that the entire animal care and use program is evaluated on a yearly basis. The Guide requires the IACUC to review the whole program at least once each year, ensuring that policies, training, veterinary care, procedures, and welfare practices are current and effective. In addition to this annual program review, the Guide also requires facility inspections to occur at least twice a year, but the overall program-wide review happens annually. So the best choice is that the review occurs at least once a year.