Insights from COVID-19 Impact on Veterinary Research Practices

The evolving landscape of veterinary research in light of COVID-19 showcases shifting research questions, procedural changes, and advancements in veterinary medicine. Cultural standards and oversight practices have also adapted, as highlighted in presentations from the AALAS National Meeting 2021 in Kansas City. Updates include modifications in annual continuing reviews and semiannual evaluations, as well as recent regulatory changes to streamline protocols for USDA-regulated species.

• Veterinary research
• COVID-19 impact
• AALAS National Meeting
• Kansas City
• Regulatory changes

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1. Moving Targets: What COVID has Taught Us Alice Huang, ScB, PhD Deputy for IACUC Guidance Office of the CVMO

2. What Makes the Targets Move? The research questions change The procedures change Veterinary medicine makes advances Standards of clinical veterinary care change Cultural standards about work with animals change Rules for overseeing appropriate care of animals involved in research change 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 2

3. Two Examples Two Examples Annual continuing reviews Semiannual evaluations 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 3

4. Annual Continuing Review of Protocols USDA AWAR (10/30/1989) 2.31(d)(5): Original requirement for USDA-regulated species VHA Handbooks 1200.7 (5/27/2005) 8.e and 1200.07 (11/23/2011) 8.g: Expanded to all species FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs (Spring 2020) FAQ 15.d: Rescinded VHA requirement for species not regulated by USDA 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 4

5. www.research.va.gov 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 5

6. FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs FAQ 15 temporary changes in VA-specific requirements FAQ 16 intention to make the changes permanent 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 6

7. Annual Continuing Review of Protocols USDA AWAR (10/30/1989) 2.31(d)(5): Original requirement for USDA-regulated species VHA Handbooks 1200.7 (5/27/2005) 8.e and 1200.07 (11/23/2011) 8.g: Expanded to all species FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs (Spring 2020) FAQ 15.d: Rescinded VHA requirement for species not regulated by USDA New final rule from USDA APHIS (12/1/2021): Eliminates requirement for annual continuing review for USDA-regulated species 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 7

8. Semiannual Evaluations VHA Handbook 1200.07 (11/23/2011) 8.f(1)(e): Send copy to CVMO within 60 days FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs (Spring 2020) FAQ 15.f: Allows 120 days to send copy to CVMO FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs (Spring 2020) FAQ 13: Reminder of existing flexibilities 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 8

9. FAQ 13: Existing Flexibilities in Conducting Semiannual Evaluations VHA Handbook 1200.07 (11/23/2011) 8.f(1)(d)5: 3 IACUC members, except under exceptional circumstances OLAW flexibilities (3/16/2020) NOT-OD-20-088: 30-day grace period 1 qualified ad hoc consultant for inspections Request waivers from OLAW IACUC remains responsible for evaluating findings 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 9

10. Making Changes Role of the IACUC Propose changes Have the chance to raise concerns Know what is in effect Document any changes Keep on file Acceptance by IACUC 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 10

11. FAQs about COVID-19 and VA Animal Care and Use Programs FAQ 15 temporary changes in VA-specific requirements FAQ 16 intention to make the changes permanent FAQ 17 addresses the role of the IACUC and documentation for SOPs FAQ 18 addresses changes in PHS Assurance (local changes, and waivers approved by OLAW) 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 11

12. Questions? Thoughts? Concerns? 19 October 2021 AALAS National Meeting 2021, Kansas City 12