STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE RECEIPT, QUARANTINE, ACCLIMATION, AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEDICINE STANDARDS FOR SHEEP

County Farm personnel relating to the receiving, quarantine, acclimation procedures for sheep used for research or instruction at the College of Veterinary Medicine. It also specifies the standards for preventive medical care for this species. 1.2 The individual assigned to perform the duties and tasks listed in this SOP is responsible for its implementation. 2.0 STANDARDS: 2.1 All animals should be housed and husbanded in accordance with the environmental, primary enclosure and enrichment standards outlined in the applicable husbandry SOP for sheep. 2.2 Animals will be obtained only from vendor/sources approved by AR. 2.3 All animals must undergo a seven (7) day quarantine and acclimation period. 2.4 Animals who do not meet the health status requirements, order specifications or do not have appropriate documentation may be subject to rejection by AR