Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Practice Exam

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Squeeze cages are specifically used for which type of species?

  1. Rodents

  2. Mice

  3. Non-human primates (NHP)

  4. Reptiles

The correct answer is: Non-human primates (NHP)

Squeeze cages are specially designed equipment used primarily for handling non-human primates (NHP). These cages facilitate the safe and secure restraint of NHP during veterinary examinations, procedures, or when administering medication. The construction of squeeze cages allows for a controlled and stable way to limit movement, ensuring the safety of both the animal and the handler. This is particularly important with NHPs due to their strength and ability to escape if not properly secured. In contrast, while rodents and reptiles may have their own forms of housing and handling equipment, they do not necessitate the specific design and functionality provided by squeeze cages. Mice, being much smaller and typically more manageable, are usually handled using different methods that do not involve the same level of restraint as required for larger and more complex species like non-human primates. The unique needs of NHP in research settings emphasize the importance of using a squeeze cage to maintain both animal welfare and researcher safety.