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**DIRECT: Two Pygmy goats were found in the walkthrough area with eye problems. The older male goat has a cloudy right eye that is completely opaque white with red around the edges of the globe. There is also drainage from this eye that is clear to white in appearance. A second goat in the same enclosure has a milder diffuse white cloudiness to its left eye. This goat(cid:25)s eye also has a clear drainage from the medial portion of the eye. Ocular conditions are painful and these eye conditions left untreated can lead to worsening of the condition and loss of vision as well as unnecessary pain and suffering in the animals. Both of these goats require veterinary attention to determine the cause of and recommended treatment of these eye problems. Correct this by having these animals examined by a licensed veterinarian no later than June 6, 2014 and following all treatment recommendations. Documentation of this examination and treatments must be maintained for future examination by APHIS officials. Two black faced white Suffolk-type Sheep (#305 and #310) have overgrown front feet. These sheep were housed in the production barn. Both of these sheep have front feet that are overgrown to the point that the claws are beginning to cross. These animals require trimming to ensure they can maintain normal gait and reduce the potential for foot and joint problems. Correct by ensuring that these animals have routine foot care (such as trimming) provided no later than June 11, 2014 and farther, by ensuring that all routine husbandry and veterinary procedures are provided in the future. One black faced white Suffolk-type Lamb (#160) housed in the production barn has a swollen red mass between the digits of the front left foot. This mass is bright red and is moist in appearance. This sheep is currently walking normally and does not appear lame at this time. This type of lesion can result from both infectious and non-infectious causes, which left untreated, can worsen resulting in lameness or fly-strike of the affected area. Veterinary examination is necessary to determine the proper course of treatment. Correct this by having this animal examined by a licensed veterinarian no later than June 10, 2014 and following all treatment recommendations. Documentation of this examination and treatments must be maintained for future examination by APHIS officials. One female elk in the drive through area is thin in appearance. This animal(cid:25)s spine and ribs are very evident even when viewed from a distance. Weight loss and poor body condition can indicate the presence of many underlying medical conditions including dental problems, heavy parasitism, and numerous other infectious and non-infectious causes. Veterinary examination and diagnostic testing is necessary to determine the cause of this condition and prevent farther weight loss. Correct this by having this animal examined by a licensed veterinarian no later than June 10, 2014 and following all diagnostic testing and treatment recommendations. Documentation of this examination, testing, and treatments must be maintained for future examination by APHIS officials. Fallow deer #0895 was found in the drive through area limping on the left front foot. The facility representative stated during the inspection that this animal was previously removed from the drive through area to be treated for foot rot. The facility representative reported that the animal was returned to the drive through following treatment and was doing better. He stated there is no documentation of this problem or the care the animal received. Limping is a common sign of pain. Veterinary examination is necessary to determine the proper course of treatment. Additionally, accurate health records are necessary to convey information to all people involved in an animal(cid:25)s care and to demonstrate the delivery of adequate health care. Failure to maintain health records can result in misdiagnosis / mistreatment and delay the provision of proper care. Correct this by having this animal examined by a licensed veterinarian no later than June 10, 2014 and following all treatment recommendations. Documentation of this examination and treatments must be maintained for future examination by APHIS officials. Additionally, ensure that all accurate records are maintained for all animals receiving veterinary care / treatment by facility personnel. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLIANT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED Note: During the exit interview on June 9th, the facility representative provided documentation stating that the attending veterinarian examined the 2 pygmy goats, the elk, Suffolk Sheep #160, and fallow deer #0895 on June 5th, 2014.

Guests are still allowed to drive through a section of the facility in their cars. No attendant is present in the drive through area when these unaccompanied visits are taking place. Animals in the drive thru area include: deer, antelope, bison, llamas, zebra, water buffalo, pigs, and others. A hand-out pamphlet given to guests at the entry gate advises them to remain in their vehicles at all times but does not discourage feeding and during this inspection USDA inspectors were offered feed when advising a staff member that they were going to inspect the drive thru area. This facility also has horse drawn wagons that takes guests thru and allows public feeding with an attendant present. Allowing guests to feed from vehicles without attendants present does not protect the animals and the public. Correct this by providing an attendant at all times during public contact. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLIANT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED

One pygmy goat was found roaming freely between the production sheep barn and the pygmy goat enclosure. Closer inspection of the pygmy goat enclosure showed that there is a small wooden piece of fencing attached to the primary enclosure fence. This wooden piece freely swings out from the bottom and allows the animal to get out. One adult Boer pushed its stall door open in the barn near the pygmy goats. This animal was able to get out of its enclosure and was seen walking freely near guests in the facility. The enclosure door appeared to be structurally sound during the inspection but may have been left unlatched. Animals that are not properly secured may easily become injured or be predated upon. Both of these animals were returned to the enclosures during the inspection. Licensee must ensure all animals are housed in enclosures that properly contain them. A leg hold spring trap was found in the kangaroo exhibit hanging near the foot bridge. The facility representative stated that it is there to trap muskrat. This trap is a potential injury hazard to the kangaroos and must be moved to ensure the kangaroos are not caught by this trap. Correct this by moving this trap away from access by the kangaroos and ensuring that items that can potentially injure animals are not left inside primary enclosures. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLAINT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED

This facility still has no potable water for the animals in the drive through area. The only water sources for these animals are the ponds in the area. These ponds are murky and have algae and vegetative growth throughout them. Failure to provide a clean potable water source for the animals exposes them to disease risks and can lead to animal suffering. Correct this by providing these animals potable water. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLIANT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED *** Inspection conducted with facility representative. An exit interview explaining veterinary care concerns was conducted on June 4, 2014 *** Exit interview conducted on June 9, 2014. *** Inspection report delivered by certified mail on August 15, 2014. Additional Inspectors Miller Dana, Supervisory Animal Care Specialist Theodorson Donald, Veterinary Medical Officer