citation_inspection: 27313

Two animals were noted during the inspection to have conditions requiring veterinary care: **A Barbados ram lamb was noted to hide behind one of the ewes, his left hind leg appeared to be at an abnormal angle, and he wasn't bearing full weight on the leg. The licensee stated the lamb had a broken leg. He stated the attending veterinarian (AV) had seen the lamb a couple of days ago and stated "there is nothing to do about it". There is no documentation from the AV or the licensee to show when this animal was noted to have a problem nor what was to be done to provide relief from the painful condition. **An adult Dorsett ewe was noted to have the left nostril partially closed and pinkish tissue around the nostril and below the left eye appeared to be swollen. The licensee stated that the animal was old and may have a "sticker or something" that was causing the misshapen or swollen face and that he planned to take her to an auction next week. No diagnosis, treatment, or plan to relieve the painful/distressful condition had been made. Limb fractures are painful and should be appropriately diagnosed and treated under the direction of the AV to minimize pain and distress. Facial swelling and obstruction of the nares can be painful and/or distressful and should be appropriately diagnosed and treated under the direction of the AV to minimize pain and distress. The licensee shall have and follow a program of veterinary care for all regulated animals that includes the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries These two animals need to be seen by a veterinarian by 1/23/2015 and the licensee must provide documentation to APHIS officials regarding the diagnosis, any treatment prescribed and to show that treatment is given as directed, or that other methods for eliminating pain and distress associated with the diagnosed condition, and a plan for follow-up to determine if treatment is successful.