When receiving animals at an institution, which of following is not a matter needing attention by a manager?

When receiving animals at an institution, which of following is not a matter needing attention by a manager?

• A. There should be SOPs for receipt and inspection of the animal shipments at the time of delivery.
• B. There should be housing space available and prepared for the animals.
• C. The animals should be inspected to insure that all meet health criteria and specifications.
• D. There should be an inspection by veterinary staff of animals in quarantine.

Answer: (D)

When receiving animals, the manager ensures processes are in place to keep intake safe and orderly. Having standard operating procedures for receipt and inspection at delivery provides consistent, documented steps that the team follows. Ensuring there is housing space prepared ahead of arrival prevents delays and overcrowding, allowing immediate, appropriate housing. Verifying that the animals meet health criteria and specifications at the time of receipt helps prevent introducing unsuitable animals and aligns with study or program needs. The inspection of animals in quarantine is primarily a veterinary function. While the manager coordinates with the veterinary team and ensures quarantine protocols exist, the actual health assessment and inspection of quarantined animals are carried out by veterinary staff. Therefore, this item is not a direct manager-duty at the moment of receipt.

When receiving animals, the manager ensures processes are in place to keep intake safe and orderly. Having standard operating procedures for receipt and inspection at delivery provides consistent, documented steps that the team follows. Ensuring there is housing space prepared ahead of arrival prevents delays and overcrowding, allowing immediate, appropriate housing. Verifying that the animals meet health criteria and specifications at the time of receipt helps prevent introducing unsuitable animals and aligns with study or program needs.

The inspection of animals in quarantine is primarily a veterinary function. While the manager coordinates with the veterinary team and ensures quarantine protocols exist, the actual health assessment and inspection of quarantined animals are carried out by veterinary staff. Therefore, this item is not a direct manager-duty at the moment of receipt.