citation_inspection: 24262

***During this inspection, several young goats were found to be recently de-horned. When questioned about which personnel perform these de-hornings, the son of the licensee stated that these are done by the facility personnel. When asked if there is written veterinary guidance for this procedure, he also said that there is none. Failure for the facility to maintain a written Program of Veterinary Care that includes guidance for procedures does not ensure adequate care for the animals on hand. Written guidance is required to ensure that the attending veterinarian is aware of those procedures to be performed by the licensee and that this guidance satisfies current accepted veterinary standards. Correct this by contacting your attending veterinarian and updating the Program of Veterinary Care to include written guidance for these procedures. Correct by: Before any additional de-horning procedures by facility personnel and not later than August 30, 2015.