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Samuel Vidal Vetagro Sup – Lyon – France Samuel.vidal@vetagro-sup.fr www.afstal.com
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In the new legislation, Care and Accomodation of animals changed under a double influence : The revision of Annex A of ETS 123 Enclosures size and conception Ethological considerations The stronger implementation of 3R’s Enforces the importance of welfare assessment Asserts the position of the attending veterinarian Creates a animal welfare body
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The first duty is to consider the physiological an ethological requirements of animals. Creates limits of what is not acceptable: “Never restrict animals to outdoor enclosures in extreme conditions”
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A care and health monitoring strategy : Microbiological surveys Strategy for health breakdowns Procedure for introduction of animals What bioexclusion level is required by the scientific purpose ? Is the facility and the strategy adapted ? Know the health status in the animals in their arrival Certificates / health monitoring program in the breeders Hygiene measures / controls
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« Animals shall be checked at least daily by a competent person (…) appropriate action is taken » This mandatory daily check is a very important and strategic duty that will be difficult to address by some breeders. Competent person importance of training.
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General Veterinarian overview : Health monitoring program (annex A) Responsibility and advisory duties (art 25) Reuse of animals Rehoming of animals End points and pain assessment
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Art 26-27 : Responsible FOR Aal welfare Scientist Others… D ESIGNATED V ETERINARIAN Advise s A DVISE THE STAFF : C ARE AUD USE – A CCOMODATION 3R’ S - R EHOMING E STABLISH PROCEDURES : FOR WELFARE MONITORING F OLLOW UP : OF PROJECTS R ECORDS
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The Directive includes the specific case of wild animals taken from the wild : If the procedure (sampling…) is done in the field, a special place should be available It not, the animal must be taken for a quarantine and acclimatization process to be observed. If they are set free, a special release program should exist.
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The general rule is « social housing » of compatible animals. the text admits that some animals are naturally solitary.
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Single housing : Should be limited to strictly necessary for scientific purpose. Reviewed by ethical committee 1- keep the contact between animals : visually, olfactory 2- carefully manage the reintroduction of isolated animals
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« Animals should be provided with sufficient space complexity to allow expression of wide range of normal behavior » Provided toys of goodies is not enough, enrichment is a scientific approach
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Method for enrichment : 1-It is necessary to know normal behavior needs for each species 2- Find solutions to address 3- Assess the efficacy of the solution and its compatibility with the scientific goal of the research and the hygiene level
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Example : Rabbits 1- Need to nibble and erode the teeth 2- Provide pieces of wood ? 3- OK – it is efficient but we have to find a source of neutral and aseptic wood
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Example : Pigs 1- Need to forage 2- Provide a vegetal bedding and give daily food spread on the ground 3- Ok except if we need to evaluate food consumption
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First symptom of a lack of enrichment : stereotypy
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Should not be detrimental to animals Made with materials easy to clean and decontaminate The design of the floor should be adapted to each species.
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Must provide a solution : For resting For nesting (if necessary) The space shall be clean, dry and comfortable. Avoid complete mesh floors with no full resting space.
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Should be adapted to physiological needs Palatable and non contaminated Correctly packed and stored. « Accessible to each animal » : important for group housed, competition, sick animal or if there is a collective feeder.
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The microbiological and chemical quality of drinking water must be monitored Automatic supply systems must be regularly checked : - For breakdown - For uncontrolled flow
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Recommendations Behavior Specific requirements. Examples : resting area for rabbits isolation of cats weaning of marmosets Mandatory data - Enclosure size : - surface - Volume - Number of animals per cage - Requirements for breeding groups (female / pups)
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