1. ALTERNATE ANIMAL HOLDING/HOUSING Toni Bayans, BA, DVM University Veterinarian Animal Policy & Welfare Program University of Alberta CCAC National Workshop: 13-14 May 2010

2. Animals housed outside the facility should be the exception, not the rule.

3. Animal Maintenance: Special Requests for Alternate Animal Holding/Housing Procedure Need to STATE CLEARLY IN POLICY OR PROCEDURE Overview In cases where a Principal Investigator (PI) requires alternate animal holding/housing, exemplary animal care and use practices are required in accordance with applicable laws and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines as well as the Tri-Council requirements Memorandum of Understanding on the Roles and Responsibilities in the Management of Federal Grants and Awards. This procedure outlines the process for application approval and supervision of these facilities. Purpose Identify the procedure to be followed for special requests for alternate animal holding/housing.

4. Need to DEFINE EXPECTATIONS 1.All animals must be kept in facilities that meet CCAC guidelines. 2.Veterinary care must be provided. 3.Scientific justification must be reviewed by the Animal Care Committee (ACC). 4.Facility Director must indicate that housing is not available in the existing facility.

5. Need to DEFINE 1.Procedural area < 12 hours. 2.Holding area > 12 hours but < 72 hours or when a cage change would be needed. 3.Housing > 72 hours for extended time periods.

6. Need An APPLICATION TO THE ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE Signed by the facility Director: “I concur the unique requirements of this research proposed cannot be met within the existing facilities.”

7. Need JUSTIFICATION Examples: 1.Equipment is specialized. 2.Monitoring is intensive and extensive. 3.Environment is unique. 4.Procedural space is not available.

8. Unacceptable Reasons 1.Don’t want to pay per diems. 2.Want to provide all the animal care themselves. 3.More convenient.

9. CASTLE Outline Section I: Containment

10. CASTLE Outline Section II: Access

11. CASTLE Outline Section III: Staffing

12. CASTLE Outline Section IV: Transportation

13. CASTLE Outline Section V: Logistics

14. CASTLE Outline Section VI: Emergency

15. C A S T L E

16. Permit Expires in One Year The ACC must visit the site to renew.