STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
DIVISION OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
SOP#: 300.4 Date Issued: 11/03 Date Revised: 9/07 Page 1 of 6
TITLE: Dog Husbandry
SCOPE: Animal Care Personnel
RESPONSIBILITY: Facility Manager, Technical Staff, Veterinary Staff
PURPOSE: To Outline the Proper Procedures for Receiving, Physical
Examination, Evaluating Health Status, Handling, Care
and Husbandry Practices Related to Dogs
I. PURPOSE
1. To ensure the highest quality of animal health and preclude the development
of spontaneous diseases or disorders, which could compromise the integrity
of studies and the interpretation of results.
2. To ensure personnel handling dogs perform their duties in a manner that
complies with all current governing laws, regulations and guidelines.
II. RESPONSIBILITY
1. The Veterinarians oversee all aspects of animal health, and are assisted by all
program staff.
2. Facility Managers ensure implementation of all procedures.
III. PROCEDURES
1. Receipt
a. Individual cage cards are prepared for each animal and include the
following information:
1. Investigator
2. IACUC #
3. Species
4. Sex
5. DOB (or age on arrival if unavailable)
6. Body Weight
7. Arrival Date
8. Source
9. Animal Number
b. Individual Animal Medical Records are prepared for each animal, to
include: (see SOP #012 entitled, Animal Medical Records)
1. Arrival Status Sheet
2. Progress Notes Form