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Improperly labeled and expired drugs intermingled with current supply in three different locations (2 locations in Pathology building and one laboratory in Zoology building): **Acepromazine expired 01-14 **Ketamine combined with Acepromazine in a vial which was not labeled with expiration date **Beuthanasia D vial labeled "B9" with no corresponding log sheet for this vial which was opened and not full but 2 log sheets were found for "B8" vial of Beuthansia D **AnaSed expired 10/13 **Acepromazine expired 11/13 The use of expired medical materials on regulated animals is not considered to be an acceptable veterinary practice and does not constitute adequate veterinary care. The effectiveness of the dosage level and expected results when expired drugs are administrated could be drastically changed or may not work as anticipated. The research facility must ensure that all medications used have not gone past the recorded expiration date. Improperly labeled compounded medications must be labeled with an expiration date and should be stored appropriately for all the components to remain effective. A better system for ensuring that all drugs and medical materials to be used in regulated animals are current, labeled and stored properly, and that logs used to record and track the use of controlled substances are accurate should be developed and implemented by the research facility. Corrected during the inspection,

Two dog fights, one on/around 2/14/2014, involving two beagle dogs ID# 126111 and 126099, and one on 3/14/2014, involving two beagle dogs ID#'s 126114 (Blossom) and 126098 (Dolly), occurred during student socialization sessions and resulted in injuries to all 4 dogs. The fights were reported to the LAR and the injuries treated by LAR veterinarians. Handling of all animals shall be done as expeditiously and carefully as possible in manner that does not cause trauma, overheating, excessive cooling, behavioral stress, physical harm, or unnecessary discomfort. To be corrected by 10/31/2014. Accompanied on the inspection conducted on 6/17-19/2014 by facility representatives and two APHIS AC VMO's. Redacted records for review by APHIS AC VMO's were requested and received between 6/19/2014 and 8/5/2014. Exit interview conducted with the Institutional Official and facility representatives on 6/19/2014. Additional Inspectors Baker Jeffrey, Veterinary Medical Officer