citation_inspection: 24261

*** Five animals were found in need of veterinary care during this inspection including three goats with masses on the bases of their necks near the points of their shoulders, a goat with swollen udders and a wound on her udder, and a limping sheep. Although the facility currently maintains logs of daily observations, only one black and white goat with a mass had been identified by the licensee. The other 4 animals were identified by USDA inspectors during this routine inspection and were not observed by the facility. All licensees must establish and maintain an adequate program of veterinary care which includes daily observations of all animals to assess their health and well-being. Additionally, a mechanism of direct and frequent communication with the attending veterinarian (AV) is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being are conveyed to the AV. The number of animals that were exhibiting medical problems that the facility failed to identify indicates that the methods of daily observation for the animals at this facility are not adequate at this time. Correct by ensuring that adequate daily observations are conducted and that information is conveyed to the attending veterinarian as required. Correct from this day forward