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Executive Summary
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... The prominence of the National Zoo on the national scene is additionally elevated as a result of Washington being an important media center for radio, television, and the press. The media's scrutiny of several animal deaths brought the National Zoo into the public consciousness and to the attention of Congress.
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... This information is provided as background material without interpretation, as these were not related to the charge of the committee. The next four chapters detail various aspects of the National Zoo that affect animal care and management at the Rock Creek Park facility.
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... The Animal Programs Department is responsible for the exhibits, day-to-day care of the animals, and the development of the animal collection. Animal Care and Management Finding 1: The current preventive medicine program at the National Zoo is not being fully implemented, and since 1998, veterinary staff members have not been adhering to this program in terms of providing annual exams, vaccinations, and infectious-disease testing.
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... at Rock Creek Park and a research animal nutritionist in the Department of Conservation Biology of the CRC. Little direct interaction occurs between the acting head of clinical nutrition and the research nutritionist.
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... In addition, based on documents provided to the committee, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the Rock Creek Park facility has not consistently fulfilled its responsibilities for conducting and reporting semiannual facilities inspections, program reviews, and documenting IACUC activities.
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... All zoo staff should take personal responsibility for educating themselves and adhering with the policies and procedures that pertain to their position and duties. Record Keeping Finding 5: The National Zoological Park lacks a comprehensive information management system for animal husbandry and management records, which results in inconsistent record keeping and practices of alteration in medical records weeks or years after events.
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... Despite many positive efforts by the new IPM Committee, housekeeping and site conditions remain poor throughout the Rock Creek Park facility. Rats and mice are present in animal areas and can be observed crossing public walkways in daylight.
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... Among these the committee has considered and may consider for the final report are management at the National Zoo, personnel health and safety issues, and formal training programs for staff, as they relate to animal care and management. A detailed analysis of other strengths and weaknesses in animal care and management at the CRC will be included in the final report.


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