citation_inspection: 40340

The facility is conducting regulated activity without a valid USDA license. The facility consigned exotic animals (5 Flying Squirrels) to an auction. Upon arrival at the sale, the facility was informed that they needed a USDA license and would receive a citation if the animals were consigned. The facility chose to proceed and consigned the animals to the auction. A valid license is necessary to protect the health and well-being of the animals and to comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations. Correct by obtaining a USDA license or discontinuing regulated activities. No regulated activities may be conducted until a USDA license is obtained. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility Representative. This inspection was conducted in Mount Hope, Ohio. Additional Inspectors: Jonathan Tomkovitch, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Lauren Murphy, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Charles Palmer, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER DIANA CARE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n