citation_inspection: 4267

An overwhelming number of rodent holes were found throughout the facility including in the muntjac yard, behind the porcupine enclosure, and inside the bottle fed muntjac yard. Additionally, 2 dead rats were found inside the muntjac yard closest to the porcupine enclosure and several dead rats were found outside the perimeter fence. Rodent holes were also found near the trailer housing guinea pigs and near the rabbits housed outdoors. Rodent bait boxes are present throughout the facility but significant rodent activity is still present. In the guinea pig trailer, bird eggs, droppings, and feathers were found in the vent on one wall. The hay storage in the loft of the barn near the keeper building has a significant avian pest problem. All of the hay in this loft is covered with bird feathers and droppings. Several pigeons were observed in this loft during this inspection. There is also an old mattress in this loft that is now being used by the birds to nest in. Several dead pigeons were found on the floor of the loft. This facility also has significant housekeeping concerns with clutter and piles of unused or excess items throughout the facility. These areas provide hiding places and are breeding grounds for mammalian pests, contributing to the pest problem. The presence of these mammalian and avian pets is a potential disease hazard to the animals as these rodents and birds can be carriers of disease and parasites. An effective pest control program must be established to ensure control of these mammalian and avian pests. Correct by: 24 January 2015 for avian pest and 10 February 2015 for rodents *** This inspection was conducted on January 6-9, 2015. All Direct non-compliances and animals in need of veterinary care were reviewed with the licensee verbally on 7 January 2015. A formal exit interview was conducted with the licensee on 11 January 2015. Additional Inspectors Geib Mary, Veterinary Medical Officer Coleman Randall, Animal Care Inspector