citation_inspection: 1986

- Four dogs acquired for an active protocol were no longer at the facility, and there were no records of disposition available. The Primary Investigator stated that the dogs were evaluated, found to be unsuitable for the project, and were returned to the vendor. The animals were never actually purchased by the facility, but only held temporarily. Any animal purchased or acquired by the facility must have a corresponding disposition record that meets all requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. Accurate disposition records are critical to enable the IACUC and/or USDA to track the movement of research animals. Correct from this point forward.