Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a component described by the Guide for animal care and use programs?

1. Occupational health and safety

2. Veterinary care

3. Environmental marketing strategies

4. Physical plant design and construction

The correct answer is: Environmental marketing strategies

The correct answer highlights that "Environmental marketing strategies" is not recognized as a component in the Guide for animal care and use programs. The Guide focuses on essential areas critical for maintaining the welfare of laboratory animals and the integrity of research. These components include occupational health and safety, which ensures the safety of personnel working with animals; veterinary care, which provides necessary medical attention to the animals; and physical plant design and construction, which addresses the environment in which the animals are housed, ensuring it meets their physical and psychological needs. On the other hand, environmental marketing strategies pertain more to business practices and marketing rather than the direct care or welfare of animals. This concept is outside the scope of what is needed for effective animal care and use programs, indicating that it does not fit into the framework provided by the Guide.