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Operating Procedure:  \nSampling Cetaceans using a remote biopsy system (WA DBCA)  \n\n| Version No: | 1.0 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Date of Approval by the CDU AEC: | 17/07/2024 |\n| Date for Review by the CDU AEC: | 17/07/2027 |\n\nPlease note: this SOP has been developed for animal use in WA. Consideration should be taken to the specific conditions of the region in which your work is being conducted, and modifications to procedures made accordingly to ensure the best welfare of the animal and safety of the project participants. Any modifications required should be outlined in the project application. Consideration should particularly be given to the weather conditions of the Northern Territory and the presence of extreme hazards such as crocodiles.  \nStandard Operating Procedure  \nSC22-29 SAMPLING CETACEANS USING A REMOTE BIOPSY SYSTEM  \nAnimal welfare is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.  \nPersonnel involved in an Animal Ethics Committee approved project should read and understand their obligations under the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.  \nVersion 1.0 August 2022  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Locked Bag 104  \nBentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Phone: (08) 9219 9000  \nFax: (08) 9334 0498  \n[www.dbca.wa.gov.au](www.dbca.wa.gov.au)  \n© Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions on behalf of the State of Western Australia 2022  \nAugust 2022  \nThis work is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material in unaltered form (retaining this notice) for your personal, non-commercial use or use within your organisation. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 , all other rights are reserved. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  \nThis document was prepared by Species and Communities Program, Biodiversity and Conservation Science, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  \nQuestions regarding the use of this material should be directed to: Species and Communities Program  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Locked Bag 104  \nBentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Email: [animalethics@dbca.wa.gov.au](animalethics@dbca.wa.gov.au)  \nThe recommended reference for this publication is:  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (2022) . Standard Operating Procedure SC22-29 Sampling Cetaceans Using a Remote Biopsy System , Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions , Western Australia.  \nDisclaimer  \nThe State of Western Australia and its employees do not guarantee that this publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence that may arise from you relying on any information in this publication.  \nThis document is available in alternative formats on request.  \nPlease note, URLs in this document which conclude a sentence are followed by a full point. If copying the URL, please do not include the full point.  \nRevision History  \n\n| Version Date Details Author/Reviewer Approved By Approval |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1.0 | 24/03/2022 | Document created | Dr Holly Raudino, Ellen D’Cruz & Dr Kelly Waples |  |  |\n| 1.0 | 31/05/2022 | Minor revision | L. Povh | M. Dziminski | August 2022 |\n\nApprovals: Version 1.0  \nApproved by the DBCA Animal Ethics Committee:  \nDr Martin Dziminski  \nChair, Animal Ethics Committee  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions  \nContents  \n1 Acknowledgement...............................................................................................................3  \n2 Purpose ............................................................................","cbCaiorTqBYmaeRk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiorTqBYmaeRk","pdf",1180102,24,"English","# Acknowledgement\n# Purpose\n# Scope\n# Animal Welfare Considerations\n## Level of Impact\n# Procedure Outline\n## Equipment, care, and maintenance\n## Personnel\n## Sterilisation and safety procedures\n## Sampling technique\n## Data recording\n# Competencies and Approvals\n## Occupational Health and Safety\n## Personal Protective Equipment\n## Manual handling and working with ropes\n## Working around the water’s edge and from vessels\n# Further Reading\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this SOP?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a standard procedure for sampling cetaceans using a remote biopsy system in Western Australia, aligned with animal ethics responsibilities and welfare requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is responsible for animal welfare under this SOP?\",\"answer\":\"Animal welfare is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes within approved projects.\"},{\"question\":\"What key procedure topics are included in the procedure outline?\",\"answer\":\"The procedure outline includes equipment care and maintenance, sterilisation and safety procedures, the sampling technique, and data recording, along with personnel-related requirements.\"}]","Sampling Cetaceans using a remote biopsy system (WA DBCA) - Standard Operating Procedure | PDF"]