citation_inspection: 3428

The facility failed to identify an animal with a significant medical issue. On 9/16/23 at approximately 9:40AM a member of the public informed USDA personnel that there was a calf who couldn’t stand up, and who had been in the same position since yesterday. USDA personnel observed the animal, which was lying down with its back legs splayed out in an abnormal position. USDA personnel notified one of the auction veterinarians, who oversaw the movement of the animal into a trailer. The animal was unable to stand so employees carried the animal. The veterinarian stated that the animal had not been consigned to the auction this weekend, but was left over from an earlier sale. The veterinarian stated that he did not have the authority to treat the animal and so it was loaded on a trailer and taken off site without receiving medical treatment. Daily observation of animals is important for the prompt identification and treatment of medical issues. Animals who are not observed adequately may suffer from medical problems that go untreated. Correct by 9/17/23 by ensuring that daily observation is conducted so that medical issues are identified and communicated to the Attending Veterinarian promptly and so that medical care can be provided.