citation_inspection: 39301

On September 14, 2023, at approximately 11:52 am, a facility representative presented a pair of two-toed sloths for consignment to a sale. Each sloth was housed in its own transport enclosure, however, the transport enclosures had straight walls with no projected rims or other devices on any of the exterior walls with ventilation openings. Lack of projected rims/devices can lead to obstruction of the ventilation openings and impede circulation of air which may lead to discomfort or harm to the animals. Projected rims or other devices shall be on the exterior of the outside walls with any ventilation openings to prevent obstruction of the ventilation openings and to provide a minimum air circulation space of 1.9 centimeters (.75 inch) between the primary enclosure and any adjacent cargo or conveyance wall. To be corrected from this day, 9-16-2023, forward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. This inspection was conducted in Mt. Hope, Ohio. Additional Inspectors: Jonathan Tomkovitch, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Mark Sanderbeck, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR DIANA CARE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Lauren Murphy, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n