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Daily Animal Health Check
| Form ID | FRM-VET-001 | Revision | 1.0 |
|---|
Room/Area Information
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Room Number | |
| Species | |
| Date | |
| Observer Name | |
| Observer Initials |
Health Observation Checklist
For each cage/pen, check off normal observations. Circle and note any abnormalities.
General Colony Status
- All animals present and accounted for
- No mortalities observed
- HVAC functioning (temp/humidity in range)
- Lighting on appropriate cycle
- No unusual odors
Individual Cage Assessment
| Cage # | Animals OK | Food OK | Water OK | Abnormalities Noted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Abnormality Details
If any abnormalities noted above, provide details:
Animal 1
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Cage # | |
| Animal ID | |
| Protocol # | |
| PI Name | |
| Clinical Signs Observed | |
| Action Taken | |
| Vet Notified? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Vet Name/Time |
Animal 2
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Cage # | |
| Animal ID | |
| Protocol # | |
| PI Name | |
| Clinical Signs Observed | |
| Action Taken | |
| Vet Notified? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Vet Name/Time |
Clinical Signs Reference
Check all that apply for abnormal animals:
Appearance
- Rough/unkempt coat
- Hunched posture
- Piloerection
- Lethargy
- Weight loss visible
Respiratory
- Labored breathing
- Nasal discharge
- Open-mouth breathing
GI/Elimination
- Diarrhea
- Blood in stool
- Bloated abdomen
Neurological
- Circling
- Head tilt
- Seizures
- Ataxia
Other
- Wounds/lesions
- Eye abnormalities
- Tumor growth
- Other: _______________
Environmental Observations
| Parameter | Reading | Normal Range | OK? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | °F/°C | Species-specific | ☐ |
| Humidity | % | 30-70% | ☐ |
| Light Cycle | :00 - :00 | Per protocol | ☐ |
Environmental concerns noted:
Completion Verification
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| All cages checked? | ☐ Yes |
| All abnormalities documented? | ☐ Yes ☐ N/A |
| Vet notified of concerns? | ☐ Yes ☐ N/A |
| Observer Signature | |
| Time Completed |
Supervisor Review (if abnormalities noted)
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Reviewed By | |
| Date | |
| Comments |
Form FRM-VET-001 Rev 1.0 - Daily Animal Health Check