In what year was the Animal Welfare Act amended to require dogs to be exercised in a manner determined by a veterinarian?

• A. 1985
• B. 1990
• C. 1975
• D. 1980

Answer: (A)

The important idea here is how the Animal Welfare Act expanded welfare protections for dogs by adding veterinary-directed exercise. In 1985, the Act was amended to require that dogs be exercised in a manner determined by a veterinarian, meaning the exercise plan must be tailored to each animal's needs as assessed by a licensed veterinarian. This reflects recognizing that dogs have specific physical and behavioral needs and that a veterinary plan is the proper authority to specify how they should be exercised to promote welfare, health, and well-being in a research setting.

Earlier years didn’t include this particular requirement, and the 1990 amendments, while expanding other protections and enforcement, did not introduce the dog-specific exercise mandate.