citation_inspection: 3517

There was a buildup of hair, urine scale and debris observed in the majority of the rabbit enclosures. The buildup of brown urine scale in the corners of these cages was enough that it was off the wire creating a (cid:28)lumpy(cid:29) 3-dimensional appearance. The facility representative stated that these cages are regularly brought outside the building and pressure washed and then disinfected using a bleach solution outdoors. This accumulation of urine scale is significant enough to indicate that the current cleaning and disinfection procedures are either not adequate or not being done with sufficient frequency to meet the required cleaning requirements. This condition is insanitary and can harbor bacteria and possibly cause the rabbits to become ill. All enclosures must be kept reasonably free of excreta, hair and other debris. Additionally, the enclosures must be sanitized at least every 30 days in accordance with 3.56(b). Correct by ensuring that these enclosures are cleaned and sanitized at a higher frequency or through alternate methods in order to prevent this condition. To be completed by: 18 January 2016