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+# Standard Operating Procedure: Animal Health Monitoring
+
+| Document ID | SOP-VET-001 |
+|-------------|-------------|
+| Title | Daily and Weekly Animal Health Monitoring |
+| Revision | 1.0 |
+| Effective Date | [DATE] |
+| Author | [AUTHOR] |
+| Approved By | [APPROVER] |
+| Department | Veterinary Services |
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+To establish standardized procedures for monitoring the health and welfare of laboratory animals in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and IACUC requirements.
+
+## 2. Scope
+
+This procedure applies to all laboratory animals housed in the facility, including:
+- Rodents (mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs)
+- Rabbits
+- Large animals (as applicable)
+- All other species maintained under approved protocols
+
+## 3. Responsibilities
+
+### 3.1 Animal Care Staff
+- Perform daily health observations
+- Document abnormal findings
+- Report concerns to veterinary staff immediately
+
+### 3.2 Veterinary Technician
+- Conduct weekly detailed health assessments
+- Provide treatments as directed
+- Maintain health records
+
+### 3.3 Attending Veterinarian
+- Review health reports
+- Prescribe treatments
+- Make euthanasia decisions when necessary
+- Report to IACUC as required
+
+## 4. Definitions
+
+| Term | Definition |
+|------|------------|
+| BCS | Body Condition Score - assessment of nutritional status |
+| Clinical Sign | Observable indication of disease or abnormality |
+| Humane Endpoint | Predetermined point at which animal is euthanized to prevent suffering |
+
+## 5. Equipment and Materials
+
+- Health observation forms
+- Weighing scale (appropriate for species)
+- Flashlight for cage inspection
+- PPE (gloves, gown, mask as required)
+- Body condition score reference charts
+
+## 6. Procedure
+
+### 6.1 Daily Health Observations
+
+Performed by animal care staff during routine husbandry:
+
+1. **General Appearance**
+   - [ ] Coat condition (smooth, groomed, no lesions)
+   - [ ] Posture (normal stance, no hunching)
+   - [ ] Activity level (appropriate for species/time of day)
+   - [ ] Respiration (no labored breathing)
+
+2. **Food and Water**
+   - [ ] Food consumption (evidence of eating)
+   - [ ] Water consumption (bottle/sipper functioning)
+   - [ ] No evidence of dehydration
+
+3. **Cage Environment**
+   - [ ] Normal fecal output
+   - [ ] No evidence of diarrhea
+   - [ ] No blood in cage
+   - [ ] Bedding condition adequate
+
+4. **Documentation**
+   - Record any abnormalities on Daily Health Check form
+   - Notify veterinary staff of concerns immediately
+   - Do not wait until end of shift for urgent findings
+
+### 6.2 Weekly Health Assessments
+
+Performed by veterinary technician:
+
+1. **Individual Animal Examination**
+   - Body weight (compare to baseline)
+   - Body condition score (1-5 scale)
+   - Eyes, ears, nose examination
+   - Skin and coat assessment
+   - Palpation as appropriate
+
+2. **Colony Health Review**
+   - Mortality/morbidity trends
+   - Sentinel animal results (if applicable)
+   - Environmental monitoring review
+   - Protocol-specific assessments
+
+### 6.3 Body Condition Scoring
+
+| Score | Description | Action |
+|-------|-------------|--------|
+| 1 | Emaciated - Bones prominent | Immediate vet consult |
+| 2 | Underconditioned | Increase monitoring, consider intervention |
+| 3 | Well-conditioned (ideal) | Continue routine care |
+| 4 | Overconditioned | Dietary review |
+| 5 | Obese | Dietary intervention required |
+
+### 6.4 Clinical Signs Requiring Immediate Veterinary Notification
+
+- Respiratory distress
+- Severe lethargy or non-responsiveness
+- Bleeding or open wounds
+- Seizures
+- Prolapsed organs
+- Severe weight loss (>20% of baseline)
+- Tumor burden exceeding protocol limits
+- Signs of pain not controlled by protocol analgesia
+
+### 6.5 Humane Endpoint Assessment
+
+When clinical signs indicate potential endpoint:
+
+1. Assess against protocol-specific humane endpoints
+2. Calculate combined clinical score if applicable
+3. Consult veterinarian immediately
+4. Document assessment and decision
+5. Proceed with euthanasia if criteria met
+
+## 7. Documentation
+
+All health observations must be documented:
+- **Daily observations**: FRM-VET-001 Daily Health Check
+- **Weekly assessments**: FRM-VET-002 Weekly Health Assessment
+- **Abnormal findings**: FRM-VET-003 Veterinary Treatment Record
+- **Euthanasia**: FRM-VET-004 Euthanasia Record
+
+## 8. References
+
+- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th Edition)
+- AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
+- Institutional IACUC policies
+- Species-specific husbandry guides
+
+---
+
+## Revision History
+
+| Rev | Date | Description | Author |
+|-----|------|-------------|--------|
+| 1.0 | [DATE] | Initial release | [AUTHOR] |