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Cleaning of primary enclosures. Several rabbit enclosures in each of the rabbit housing rooms were noted to have a build-up of hair and solid excreta adhered to the interior floor in the corners of the enclosures. It was determined that some of the rooms had already been serviced by facility personnel and the pans under these enclosures had already been cleaned prior to the inspection. Per this Section of the Regulations, primary enclosures should be kept reasonably free of excreta and hair to facilitate prescribed husbandry practices. A build-up of excreta and hair inside primary enclosures can affect the health of the animals, soil their coats, as well as contribute to unpleasant odors. The facility needs to increase the frequency of cleaning of individual enclosures to minimize the build-up of hair and excreta to ensure the health and well-being of the animals, as well as to facilitate prescribed husbandry practices. Correct by 1/27/17. NOTE - Exit briefing held 1/23/17 on-site with facility representatives. Report delivered by e-mail 1/24/17. *END OF REPORT*