In terms of the 1976 amendment of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, what 2 major issues were addressed?

• A. Redefined transportation regulation only
• B. Redefined transportation regulation and combat used of animals for fighting
• C. Created the IACUC
• D. Extended the act to all pests

Answer: (B)

The two main issues addressed by the 1976 amendment to the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act were tightening how animals are transported and prohibiting the use of animals in fighting. The transportation provisions aimed to ensure humane handling, proper conditions, and safer transport across state lines, closing gaps that could lead to suffering during shipment. The fighting provisions targeted activities like dogfighting and similar practices, reflecting a shift toward banning cruelty in these arenas. An IACUC was not created by this amendment—that requirement came later in other amendments—and extending the act to pests isn’t accurate, as the act focuses on the care and welfare of warm-blooded animals used in research and related activities.