Monash University Animal Facility Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

The Facility

• Facility Name

• Bulidng and Room Number

• Date of Inspection

  Date

• Names of AEC members

• Names of other inspectors

• Name of person(s) responsible for faciity

Animal Holding and Environment

• Is the facility secure from unauthorized access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental conditions appropriate for the species and there is protection from environmental extremes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is caging clean and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging pest-free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging escape proof and prevent entry of predators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging constructed of durable material and designed for their purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging safe and do not cause injury to the animals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging appropriately ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms/enclosures/caging appropriately light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stocking rates appropriate for the species

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is species suitable environmental enrichment provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do housing conditions allow animals to express normal behaviours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is food and water easily accessible and available as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is food storage and preparation areas of adequate size, pest-free, clean and hygienic and designed to prevent fouling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences, yards and gates in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Animal Care and Monitoring

• Are animals, whether individually or in groups, identified approriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that PQMS are being followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are animals monitored throroughly and regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Animal Health and Wellbeing

• Are animals in good health and condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do animals exhibiting normal behavior for their species

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are animals are eating and drinking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do animals have access to veterinary support services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do animals have normal excreta

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sick animals are quarantined, removed or flagged for increased monitoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do sick animals receive appropriate care

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate measures in place for humane killing if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular handling and desensitisation techniques are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Records and Documentation

• Are cages and enclosures clearly marked as participating in research with Project Approval Number, Principal Investigator, Species, animal numbers/cage, sex and ID

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all research projects being conducted have current Project Approvals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of monitoring animal health and wellbeing adequate to determine status

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are detailed monitoring records kept for animals after invasive procedure or health issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of sick animals and their fate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adverse events recorded and reported according to guidlines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there documented contingency plans for extreme events (e.g. flooding, fires, disease outbreak)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staffing and Training

• Is staffing adequate for the number of animals held

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff adequately trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive the appropriate support from management

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive ongoing training in their roles and have access to professional development

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive extra training and briefing from the investigators if involved in a research project

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff working on research projects have a Permit, are named on the Project and have attended Animal Ethics Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can staff demonstrate a good understanding of their responsiblities under the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes and other research compliance requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A