citation_inspection: 1260

The majority of the nonhuman primates are singly housed. There are minimal records documenting attempts at pair housing these animals or the additional enrichment being provided in lieu of social housing. There are six that are paired permanently/or intermittently. It does not appear that there is a scheduled program for attempting to pair any of the other NHP's which are described as geriatric. The individual animal records reviewed do not clearly indicate why these animals remain singly housed. A structured program for the evaluation and re-evaluation of social housing shall be developed. Any attempts at pairing, scientific justifications, veterinary exemptions, additional enrichment provided, etc. shall be clearly documented. The plan must be in accordance with the currently accepted professional standards and must address the requirements as described in this Section of the Regulations. Focused Inspection conducted February 10 - 12, the exit briefing conducted on February 12, 2015 with the IACUC Chair and the Vice President for Research. Exit briefing conducted with the IO on February 26, 2015.