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| 4237 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.40(a)(1) | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | The Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) for this facility lacks specific guidance for the care of animals. Several species of animals are maintained by the facility but not listed on the PVC, including: the giraffe, bears, wallaby, prevost squirrel, red squirrel, domestic pigs, and guinea pigs. It is difficult to determine which species are included in guidance with broad terms of "equine" and "ruminants" listed on the PVC. There is also no specific guidance for deworming of various species, only a list of dewormers to be used with guidance to rotate these wormers. Species specific dosing and route is not included for any species or drug in the PVC. The guidance for euthanasia of carnivores, hoofed stock, primates and elephants is "IV Pentobarbital or Gunshot". Although gunshot is acceptable as an emergency means of euthanasia, it should not be listed on the PVC as a routine method and additional direction regarding the species or circumstances under which it is approved must be included. Likewise, the PVC states "xylazine sedation..IV Pentobarbital..Gunshot" as a method for euthanasia for camelids and equine. Additionally, the PVC states that ketamine and xylazine or domosedan for equine will be used for capture and restraint methods. There is no guidance for dosing various species with these drugs and no guidance for anesthesia monitoring, recovery, or other pre or post procedural care. Specific guidance is required. Treatment records provided by the facility state animals have been treated without written attending veterinarian guidance. This includes a camel having an abscess flushed and cleaned, a newborn Sitatunga treated with "BOSE", a newborn Kudu treated with (cid:28)"BOSE"(cid:29), and numerous dewormers given. Additional specific guidance is required for the Program of Veterinary Care. Failure to have specific accurate guidance does not ensure the attending veterinarian is aware of the current practices at the facility and also does not ensure the facility has accurate guidance to provide adequate veterin… | |
| 4238 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.40(b)(1) | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | There were several expired drugs found in the keeper building including: 1.One bottle of SMZ/TMP tablets expired in May 2011. 2.One 250 mL bottle of sterile normal saline solution expired in June 2013. 3.One bottle of injectable Naxcel expired in November 2014. 4.One container of Uniprim powder dispensed for use in camels expired December 2012. 5.One bottle of phenybutazone tablets expired in January 2014. 6.One syringe of Equi-Tox (domperidome) expired on January 1, 2011. 7.One syringe of Gastro-Gard (omeprazole) expired in February 2014. 8.One bottle of injectable Oxytocin expired in August 2013. One bottle of Amoxi-drops (expiration date 04-16) was found in the keeper area refrigerator already mixed with a dispensing date of 11/29/14. The drug insert states that unused portions of this drug must be discarded 14 days after it is reconstituted. Also, treatment records at the facility show that animals have received Naxcel (administered 3 January 2015 to a Kudu) and Oxytocin (administered on 23 November 2014 to a Camel). The licensee stated that drugs are purchased from the attending veterinarian but no other drugs were found on the premises. The use of expired drugs can be dangerous or ineffective. Expired medications may not be used on regulated animals in the facility. Correct this by disposing of these expired medications and only using medications in date. Correct from this day forward | |
| 4239 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.40(b)(2) | Direct | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | Thirty five individual animals were identified by APHIS Officials in need of veterinary care at the time of inspection. The licensee stated that he has been raising these animals for so long that many injuries and illnesses are treated by the facility without calling a veterinarian. He further stated that they are in frequent contact with their Attending Veterinarian and his partner (also another licensed veterinarian), however, they do not currently maintain written records of treatments. At the start of the inspection the wife of the licensee (responsible for much of the daily care for animals) stated that there were no animals currently receiving veterinary treatment. When asked about animals that recently received treatment, she stated only a serval had been recently treated. The wife of the licensee stated that she does keep some short notes in a personal journal, but that this was not available for inspection as it was mixed with other personal information. When asked, the wife of the licensee did re-copy a list of animals reportedly treated by the facility during the period of 20 October 2014 through 6 January 2015. These notes were reviewed in determining compliance with this section. *** Direct: Two Oryx had significant lameness at the time of inspection. This included: - Oryx #1: A juvenile (still nursing) oryx was significantly lame on the right front leg at the time of inspection. This animal was observed alternately toe-touching lame and non-weight bearing lame when moving at a walk on 6 January 2015. On 8 January 2015 this animal was observed consistently non-weight bearing even when running and did not bear any weight on the limb at any point during observations that day. On 6 January, the licensee stated that the facility first observed this lameness approximately 3-4 days prior to the start of the inspection. - Oryx #2: A young adult oryx was significantly lame on the left front leg at the time of inspection. This animal was observed consistently toe-touching lame when moving at a walk (both on 6… |
| 4240 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.40(b)(3) | Direct | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | *** DIRECT: Thirty five individual animals were identified by APHIS Officials in need of veterinary care at the time of inspection. Based on statements by the licensee, the majority of these animals had not been identified by the facility prior to inspection. The animals that had been identified by the facility had not been reported to the attending veterinarian. When the attending veterinarian visited the property at the request of the licensee on 8 January 2014, he stated that he was not aware of the number of animals requiring veterinary care prior to the licensee calling that week. *** In addition to the lack of observations above, the licensee stated that during the winter bears go into the den area and are only able to be observed when they leave the den (which he indicated is very rarely). The den area is constructed of concrete block and although there is an off exhibit access point to view the inside of the den, this is boarded up for the winter for warmth. As a result, the bears are not able to be observed when they are in their den area for the winter. When inspectors commented that they were unable to observe the animals the licensee stated that he would need to make them leave the den, disrupting their hibernation, to be able to see them. Each exhibitor shall establish and maintain an adequate program of veterinary care which includes daily observations of all animals to assess their health and well-being. Additionally, a mechanism of direct and frequent communication with the attending veterinarian (AV) is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being are conveyed to the AV. Correct by ensuring that adequate daily observations are conducted and that information is conveyed to the attending veterinarian as required. Additionally, correct by making necessary modifications to the bear enclosure or husbandry practices to facilitate daily observations during the winter months. Regarding the bear enclosure, correct by: 17 January 2014. Regarding ad… |
| 4241 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.40(b)(4) | Direct | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | The following non-compliances with euthanasia were identified during this inspection. *** DIRECT: The refrigerator in the keeper building contained 10 dead guinea pigs that the licensee stated were old breeders that had been culled from the colony to be fed to the big cats. While examining them for hair loss several of the guinea pigs felt to have broken ribs and/or pelvic bones. When the owner was questioned he told the APHIS officials that he killed the guinea pigs by hitting them against a hard surface. When the licensee was asked by APHIS Officals to demonstrate using a dead guinea pig, he raised the dead guinea pig above his head and threw it forcefully onto the concrete floor. The written facility Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) does not include guinea pigs or their euthanasia method. APHIS officials informed the owner that is not an appropriate method to kill guinea pigs. When the attending veterinarian came to the facility on 8 January 2015 to examine animals, APHIS officials discussed the method used by the facility to kill guinea pigs. The attending veterinarian stated that he was unaware that was the method the facility was using and agreed that it was not an acceptable method. The facility must seek the guidance of the attending veterinarian for an appropriate method to euthanize the guinea pigs that is in compliance with the current AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. Also, facility personnel performing the euthanasia must receive any needed training by the attending veterinarian regarding the use of the new method of euthanasia. The facility PVC must be updated to include the guinea pigs and their method of euthanasia. Correct before any more guinea pigs are euthanized by facility personnel. *** The facility PVC lists gunshot as a method of euthanasia with no further explanation of the acceptable circumstances for its use. Gunshot is not an acceptable routine method of euthanasia. It puts both people and other animals at risk. Depending on the proficiency of the user, animals may only be… |
| 4242 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.75(b)(1) | 0 | RECORDS: DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS. | The following recordkeeping non-compliances were identified during this inspection. 1) The facility had no records of any kind, including number of animals on hand, births, deaths, acquisition or disposition, for the following animals: 97 guinea pigs, 12 rabbits, 1 hedgehog, 1 zebu, 8 sheep, 4 flying squirrels and 1 Eastern grey squirrel. 2) The facility did not have the correct number of animals on hand in their records and there were no records for births, deaths, acquisition or disposition for the following animals: 19 pigs observed and 20 were in the records and 11 Nyala observed and 10 were in the records. 3) The number of animals observed at the facility did not match the number of animals in the records for the following animals: 20 muntjac observed and 17 were in the records, 17 oryx were observed and 18 were in the records, and 24 zebra were observed and 5 were in the records. 4) The facility had no acquisition information for the brown Bennet wallaby acquired on 10/20/14. Accurate animal records regarding births, deaths, acquisition and disposition are used to help evaluate the facility'(cid:25)s animal care program and for animal tracking for ownership and health care concerns. Every exhibitor must make, keep and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning animals purchased, acquired, owned, held, leased, or otherwise in his or her control, or were transported, sold, euthanized or otherwise disposed of by that exhibitor, including any offspring born of any animals while in his or her possession or under his control. (i) The name and address of the person form whom the animals were purchased or otherwise acquired; (ii) The USDA license or registration number of the person if he or she is licensed or registered under the Act; (iii) The vehicle license number and State, and the driver(cid:25)'s license number (or photographic identification card for nondrivers issued by a State) and State of the person, if he or she is not licensed or registered under … | |
| 4243 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.131(b)(1) | 0 | HANDLING OF ANIMALS. | The following non-compliances with animal handling were identified during this inspection: *** This facility used tiger cubs for photo shoots during the summer of 2014. During this inspection, the licensee was asked about the facility(cid:25)'s handling of cubs from birth. He stated that the cubs are pulled from the female tiger at birth and are cared for in a caretaker's home near the facility. These cubs are then brought to the facility at 2-3 weeks of age during the day and put on display to the public in the gift shop when the zoo is open. The licensee stated that the cubs are never touched by the public during this time and they are on display behind glass in the gift shop. The public is able to walk in the gift shop and up to the window, and the caretakers move in and out of the tiger cub area to work with other species during the day. The facility then starts using the cubs as early as 3-4 weeks for photos shoots after their 1st vaccine. *** Several photographs and videos taken during photography sessions show tiger cubs as young as 4 weeks old being held by a member of the general public. The licensee was shown these pictures and videos on 9 January 2015. During this discussion, he admitted that his daughter, who is no longer at the facility, handled all of the cub photo shoots and he was not aware of how the cubs were handled and never watched the photo shoots. Even though the licensee previously stated that no member of the public is allowed to touch the cubs during photo shoots at that point (though they were touched later during interactive play sessions) the photos show cubs as young as 4 weeks being held by members of the general public. Additional photos / videos show members of the public holding, touching, and bottle feeding the cubs that appear slightly older. When showed the photos, the licensee stated there was no doubt the public was touching the cub and feeding it and that he was previously unaware that his daughter was doing that. Exposure to members of the public by placing these animals i… | |
| 4244 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.131(b)(2)(1) | Direct | 0 | HANDLING OF ANIMALS. | A video of a DeBrazza monkey in an undersized pet carrier showed an extremely agitated monkey exhibiting signs of behavioral distress during attempts at providing a medical treatment by facility staff. The video shows the monkey being repeatedly jabbed with sticks in an unsuccessful attempt to get the monkey to move from an airline-type plastic pet carrier (which is small enough that the monkey cannot stand erect) into a small squeeze cage. During this time facility personnel were making loud noises in apparent attempts to scare the monkey into the squeeze cage as well as talking loudly about other things and joking (making comments such as we need to get a cattle prod). During the approximately 6 minutes that this was occurring, the monkey was frantically moving back and forth in the small carrier in an apparent attempt to avoid being jabbed with the sticks. At that time the squeeze cage was removed from the front of the carrier and facility staff began an alternate method to transfer the animal. A staff member (later identified by the licensee as his daughter) then inserted a net into the carrier and after an additional minute removed the monkey from the carrier. At the point that the animal was removed from the carrier, the monkey was partially out of the net being held primarily by its tail and jumps and flails around the room knocking things over while being partially restrained by its tail. The licensee was shown the video by APHIS officials on 09 January 2015 and was asked about his thoughts regarding what he saw. He made several comments throughout stating "(cid:28)they should not be jabbing"(cid:29), "(cid:28)I am not happy about it"(cid:29), and used descriptors such as "(cid:28)unprofessional"(cid:29), "(cid:28)primitive"(cid:29), and "(cid:28)inappropriate"(cid:29). The licensee stated he did not know about this event, was disappointed in what he saw, and that he trusted his daughter be more professional. When questioned about the treatment of non-human primates in need of veterinary care over several… |
| 4245 | 73be7580ca7759be | 2.131(c)(1) | 0 | HANDLING OF ANIMALS. | The following non-compliances with animal handling were identified during this inspection: *** This facility used tiger cubs for photo shoots this during the summer of 2014. APHIS officials discussed the methods used for these photos shoots with the licensee on 9 January 2015. Several photos and videos were shown to the licensee where members of the public are sitting on a bench and the facility handlers place a cub in the public(cid:25)'s lap for a photo. A bottle is used to keep the tiger cub'(cid:25)s interest and the handler gives the bottle to the public. In all of the videos and photos, the tiger cub being used is too big and too strong for this type public exhibition where there is not a public barrier in place. When showed each of the photos and videos, the licensee made comments like "the cat is too big", "they should not be feeding it", and "the child it too close." In one video, the members of the public were a man and woman with an infant that appeared to be less than a year old. When seeing this, the licensee stated he was not happy about what he was seeing and that he was unaware this was going on during these photo shoots. He also said that to him it looked dangerous and he was thankful that it was being brought to his attention. The use of animals such as tigers in photo shoots can be dangerous if juvenile tigers of this size are used. These animals, which appear to be 35-40 pounds, are clearly too strong and too fast to be handled without a barrier. Any future photo shoots must be done with smaller cubs that can be adequately controlled to minimize risk to the public (and have been adequately vaccinated to minimize risk to the cub) or a barrier is required between the tiger cub and the public. Correct from this day forward *** The outdoor enclosure for the female African elephant consists of a double stranded electric fence surrounded by a public barrier that is approximately 4 feet high and constructed of hog-panel type fencing. The facility was not open to the public at time of the inspection. … | |
| 4246 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.27(b) | Direct | 0 | FACILITIES, OUTDOOR. | Two oval metal stock water troughs on the patio of the keeper building were housing numerous guinea pigs outdoors. Tub #1 housed 22 adult guinea pigs and their offspring and tub #2 housed 28 adult guinea pigs with offspring on 6 January 2015. The temperature measured with the Kestrel 3000 ranged from 36.4 to 37 degrees F at approximately 11:00 a.m. On 7 January 2015 these same two oval metal stock water troughs housed 40 adult guinea pigs with offspring and 38 adult guinea pigs with their offspring. The temperature measured with a Raytek MiniTemp MT-6 non-contact thermometer away from the heat lamp ranged from 15-18 degrees F and under the heat lamp ranged from 40.5 (42 Max)-39.5(46 Max) degrees F at about 9:35 a.m. An oval metal stock water trough in an unheated trailer (tub #3) housed 17 adult guinea pigs with their offspring on 7 January 2015. The temperature measured with the Kestrel 3000 was 36.9 degrees F at 10:19 a.m. These temperatures are significantly below the required 60-85 degrees F for indoor guinea pig facilities. All three oval metal stock water troughs housed guinea pigs with areas of hair loss. The attending veterinarian examined the guinea pigs on 8 January 2015 and suspected ringworm. The stress of the low temperatures may be contributing to the dermal problem in the guinea pig colony. The owner said he had a variance to house the guinea pigs, but could only find his request for a variance. The description of the housing in that request is different than the current housing and no reply to the request could be found. Housing guinea pigs outdoors when temperatures are near or below freezing is not an appropriate climate for their health and well-being. Guinea pigs shall not be housed in outdoor facilities unless such facilities are located in an appropriate climate and prior approval for such housing is obtained from the Deputy Administrator. The facility owner was informed on Wednesday late afternoon by the APHIS officials to have this corrected by noon on Friday, 9 January 2015. |
| 4247 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.28(a)(1) | 0 | PRIMARY ENCLOSURES. | The enclosure housing the guinea pigs in the trailer is a metal stock water trough. The bottom edge of this trough is rotted and rusted to the point that the facility has duct taped the area and placed cement blocks next to the trough to secure this area. During this inspection, the brick was removed and an inspector's hand could be placed into the enclosure from the outside through this rotted area. This trough is a potential injury hazard or route of escape to the guinea pigs. This trough requires repair or replacement to ensure it adequately protects the guinea pigs from injury and contains the animals. Correct by: 17 January 2015 | |
| 4248 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.28(c)(1)(1) | 0 | PRIMARY ENCLOSURES. | Adult guinea pigs with their litters were housed in oval metal stock water troughs that measured 31.5 inches wide in the mid-section by 92 inches long with curved ends (decreasing the interior space of the enclosure). The area of each oval metal stock water trough was 1905.75 square inches (60.5X31.5) plus 778.9 square inches (3.14x(15.75x15.75)) to equal 2684 square inches. Each trough had 2 eight inch diameter water bowls that took up 100.5 square inches of floor space (2x3.14x(4x4)) and 2 ten inch diameter food dishes that took up 157 square inches of floor space (2X3.14x(5X5)). The floor area for the guinea pigs in each of the metal troughs was approximately 2428 square inches when the area of the bowls/dishes was subtracted (2684-(100.5+157)). Each adult guinea pig and nursing female with her litter requires at least 101 square inches of floor space so each tub can house a maximum of 24 of these guinea pigs. Weaned guinea pigs weighing less than 350 grams require at least 60 square inches of floor space so when weaned guinea pigs are also housed with the adult guinea pigs then less adult guinea pigs can be housed in the metal troughs. While inspecting the guinea pigs on 6 January 2015 the owner informed the APHIS officials that he thought he could house up to 22 adult guinea pigs in the metal stock water troughs. On 6 January 2015 there were 22 adult guinea pigs and their litters in Tub #1 and 28 adult guinea pigs with their litters housed in Tub #2. APHIS officials returned to these tubs to re-evaluate temperature the morning of 7 January 2015. At that time, there were 40 adult guinea pigs with their litters in Tub #1 and 38 in Tub #2. The troughs did not provide adequate floor space for the 28, 38 and 40 adult guinea pigs with their litters. There were guinea pigs in each of these troughs with hair loss that were cited under veterinary care. Overcrowding can be distressful and result in the animals being more susceptible to disease and health problems. Each adult guinea pig and nursing guinea pig must be p… | |
| 4249 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.31(a)(1) | 0 | SANITATION. | The three oval metal stock water troughs housing a total of 97 guinea pigs with their litters had excessively wet and dirty bedding below a layer of clean bedding. The owner informed the APHIS officials that the personnel clean the enclosures by removing the old bedding in half of the enclosure, put in new bedding, and then remove the old bedding in the other half of the enclosure and put in new bedding. This is done while the guinea pigs were in the enclosures. These enclosures are not being adequately cleaned or sanitized at least once every 2 weeks in the manner provided in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All three of these enclosures have guinea pigs with hair loss that were cited under veterinary care. The accumulation of wet dirty bedding and lack of sanitization of the enclosures may create an environment for the accumulation of parasites and/or growth of bacteria and fungi. Additionally, the impact to the animals due to the presence of wet bedding is further exacerbated by the extremely cold conditions. Guinea pig enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized often enough to prevent the accumulation of excreta or debris and at least once every 2 weeks in the manner provided in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. Correct by 17 January 2015. | |
| 4250 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.56(a)(1) | 0 | SANITATION. | The 6 hutches housing 6 rabbits in the back breeder area had excessive debris accumulating on the wire mesh walls and in the areas between the wire floors and walls. These enclosures did not appear to have been clean in a long while. Additionally, the 2 rabbits housed in the chain link dog kennel directly on the ground had an excessive accumulation of excreta mixed with the gravel floor. Bacteria and fungus may grow in the excessive debris and grime and cause the animals to become ill. The enclosures must be cleaned to minimize disease hazards which includes sanitization at least every 30 days in the manner provided in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. Correct by 24 January 2015. | |
| 4251 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.75(e) | 0 | HOUSING FACILITIES, GENERAL. | Produce (fruit and vegetables) was stored in open boxes on the floor in the keeper building against shelves with cans of paints and next to enclosures housing nonhuman primates. Paint/debris on the outside of the paint cans may contaminate the produce. The primates housed in this area are close enough that they may urinate and/or defecate on the produce and/or throw items out of the enclosure onto the produce. Additionally, normal cleaning procedures for the enclosures may contaminate the produce with animal waste. Eating contaminated produce may cause the animals to become ill. Supplies of food must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination and vermin infestation. The supplies must be stored off the floor away from the walls, to allow cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored accordingly and all food must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination and deterioration of its nutritive value. Only the food and bedding currently being used may be kept in animals areas, and when not in actual use, open food and bedding supplies must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent spoilage and contamination. Substances that are toxic to the animals must not be stored in food storage and preparation areas. Correct by 24 January 2015. | |
| 4252 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.80(a)(1) | 0 | PRIMARY ENCLOSURES. | The padlock for the door of the outdoor black and white lemur area was found unlocked during this inspection. The facility representative locked this padlock once APHIS officials pointed it out to them. The glass partition between the gift shop and the snow macaque outdoor enclosure has an approximately 8 inch vertical crack midway along the bottom of the pane upwards approximately 8 inches. There is also a circular puncture-type damage about in the middle of the pane. This is a potential injury and escape hazard should this damage worsen. This window requires repair or replacement to ensure it remains structurally sound and is in good repair. Correct by: 10 February 2015 for window and ensure all padlocks remain secure at all times | |
| 4253 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.80(b)(2)(1) | 0 | PRIMARY ENCLOSURES. | One female Spider monkey is being housed in a primary enclosure measuring 46" by 47" and 8' in height. This equals a total floor space of 15.01 square feet. This primate is a brachiating species in Group 6 and requires 25.1 square feet of floor space. This animal was acquired this fall according to facility staff. This enclosure immediately adjoins the enclosure with a group of Spider monkeys and this primate is in visual, auditory, and tactile contact with the other Spider monkeys. This animal requires additional space to meet its minimal space requirements. Lack of adequate space does not allow this brachiating specie to engage in normal species-type behavior including swinging and may lead to physical and behavioral problems. A facility maintenance person informed the APHIS officials that when he built the enclosure he was unaware of the space requirements and could easily enlarge the enclosure. Correct this by providing this animal an enclosure meeting its space requirements. Correct by: 24 January 2015 | |
| 4254 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.81 | 0 | ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENT TO PROMOTE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. | The following non-compliances with the facility primate environment enhancement plan were identified during this inspection. 1) The only primate environment enrichment proposal for the facility is dated August 24, 1992, and there is no indication that it was reviewed or approved by the attending veterinarian. This plan does not include the following species currently housed at the facility: 7 DeBrazzas, 2 red ruffed lemurs, 4 black and white ruffed lemurs, and 2 greater bush babies. The facility proposal states: "The log book will be divided according to each individual or family group and will be used to keep a written record of enhancement techniques, interactive periods and the NHP's responses and behaviors to these stimuli. Care-givers will also note any aberrant behavior in this log." A sample of the weekly enrichment log sheet for a species is included in the facility's primate environment enrichment proposal. The facility personnel informed the APHIS officials that the log book is not being kept. The development and implementation of environmental enhancement plans to promote psychological well-being in nonhuman primates has promoted social housing and enriched the environment of the nonhuman primates resulting in a decrease in stereotypic behavior. The facility must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan for environment enhancement to promote the psychological well-being of all their nonhuman primates. The plan must be in accordance with the currently accepted professional standards as cited in appropriate professional journals or reference guides, and as directed by the attending veterinarian. This plan must be available to APHIS upon request. Correct by 10 February 2015. 2) The facility proposal also states: "SPECIAL CASES: Any NHP not housed within visual or aural distance of a compatible species will receive regular interaction with humans (care-givers) in order to promote its normal development and behavior&Interactive periods shall transpire no less than 5 days per week, for at least 15 m… | |
| 4255 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.84(a) | 0 | CLEANING, SANITIZATION, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PEST CONTROL. | Nearly every non-human primate primary enclosure at this facility is excessively dirty. The enclosures that are the worst are those indoor enclosures in the Tamarin building. The Tamarin enclosures have been scent marked and are covered with grime including all the strands of the wire mesh walls, the outside of all nest boxes, the climbing branches and shelves placed in the enclosures, and the feed container holders in the enclosures. It does not appear that these enclosures have been thoroughly cleaned in quite some time. The licensee commented on the fact that these animals scent mark and cleaning too much of their scenting can be problematic. Even though this is true, it is possible to clean thoroughly all areas of the enclosures on a rotating basis to ensure that all surfaces are cleaned regularly. Other primate enclosures were also found to be in need of cleaning including the indoor area for the tufted capuchins, the indoor area for the spider monkeys, the indoor lemur area, the indoor white faced capuchin area, the indoor Mandrill area, and the capuchins and DeBrazza monkeys in the mouse house building. All of these areas have surfaces in contact with the primates that are covered with grime and require cleaning including the solid walls, shelves, wire mesh fencing, and ceilings. The shelves in the tufted capuchin area are covered with a layer of feces and grime. Many of the walls in these areas are dirty and stained from either animal hands or grease from fur. Many ceilings in these areas are rust stained or covered with fly excrement markings. Failure to clean on a regular basis exposes the animals to disease hazards and does not satisfy accepted cleanliness standards. The facility must ensure that all primary enclosures housing non-human primates are cleaned on a regular basis. Additionally, all indoor primate enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 2 weeks or as often as necessary to prevent excessive accumulation of dirt and debris in accordance with section 3.84(b)(2). For those prima… | |
| 4256 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.84(c) | 0 | CLEANING, SANITIZATION, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PEST CONTROL. | Several areas housing non-human primates have miscellaneous items, trash, discarded matter, and unused items that require removal and proper storage. These areas all also have dirt, dust, and cobwebs that require cleaning. The area behind the mouse house building which houses Capuchin and DeBrazza monkeys has excess pet taxis, plastic bins, caging supplies and plastic trash bins stored there. Inside the mouse house buildings, there are cobwebs and dirt in the front keeper area that requires cleaning. Walls are stained and discolored with mold or mildew damage near the DeBrazza monkey housed in that area. In the Tamarin building, there are items in the front entry area that are being stored including an old weight set and other miscellaneous items. This building was also dirty with the walls behind and next to enclosure having grime and build-up that require cleaning. There are cobwebs throughout this building. The ceiling corners all have dust/cob webs that require removal. Several ceiling tiles of the drop ceiling are either discolored or have water damage and require replacement. The area behind the white faced Capuchin building has a deceased wild rabbit in a live trap. This rabbit needs to be removed. All of these areas are in need of a thorough cleaning, removal of unwanted items, and proper storage of items still needed. This clutter concern is compounded by the fact that there is evidence of a large rodent population at the facility. Pest control and housekeeping significantly impact one another. These piles of excess material piled throughout the facility and cob/dust webs in corners and near enclosures make monitoring for pests difficult to impossible. The clutter is also a breeding ground for these mammalian pests. Additionally, excessive clutter and general disorganization makes it difficult to maintain necessary standards for cleanliness of enclosures. Correct by: 10 March 2015 | |
| 4257 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.84(d) | 0 | CLEANING, SANITIZATION, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PEST CONTROL. | There is an overwhelming pest control problem at this facility. Numerous rodent holes were found throughout the facility including by the lemur building, the tufted capuchin building, by the snow macaque enclosure and behind the outdoor capuchin housing. Additionally, dead rats were found next to the lemur building, snow macaque enclosure and behind the tufted capuchin building. Rodent bait boxes are present throughout the facility but significant rodent activity is still present as evidenced by the excessive number of rodent holes both in and around the animal enclosures. This facility also has a significant housekeeping concern with clutter and piles of unused or excess items throughout the facility. These areas provide hiding places and are a breeding ground for mammalian pests, contributing to the pest problem. The presence of rodents is a potential disease hazard to the animals as these rodents can be carriers of disease and parasites. An effective pest control program must be established to ensure control of these mammalian pests. Correct by: 10 February 2015 | |
| 4258 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.125(a) | 0 | FACILITIES, GENERAL. | The following areas were found in need of repair or replacement: 1.The fence around the goat pasture by the road has a broken tensioner wire and 2 sections where the fencing is broken on the side near the road. 2.The chicken wire on the first landing of the mountain lion perch has an area with broken wires that is loose and pulled away from the structural support. 3.The buried fence flooring for the African crested porcupine enclosure has an area under the water receptacle where the flooring is unravelling. There are also 2 areas that this flooring has been significantly uncovered by the animals and/or erosion. 4.An area of metal stripping above the concrete block in the giraffe building is loose. There are also 2 areas of chain link fencing broken on the bull giraffe enclosure fencing. 5.The elephant building has 3 areas of metal stripping above the elephant enclosure that have been pulled away from the building wall. 6.The shelter for the zebra yard in the main zoo has an area of loose metal corner stripping. 7.The llama fencing for the main llama yard containing 26 llamas has areas where the lowest horizontal fence rail is at least 21 inches from the ground. Smaller llamas may be able to get under this rail. 8.One electrical outlet in the cub holding room has no outlet cover. The door to this room is a 50/50 horizontal split door that has damage to both the top and bottom sections. 9.Spare metal fence panels were found in the potbellied pig yard leaning against the enclosure fence behind the shelters. 10.Rolls of chain link fencing were found in the pasture for the zebras at the breeding farm location. 11.2 large nails are in the top of the stump in the bear enclosure. These are a potential injury hazard to the animals. All of these areas are in need of repair or replacement. They are all areas of potential injury or escape. The facility must ensure that all animal enclosures are maintained to adequately contain the animals and protect them from injury. Correct by: 10 February 2015 for llama fencing and rolls … | |
| 4259 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.125(c) | 0 | FACILITIES, GENERAL. | The following non-compliances with food storage were identified during this inspection. 1) The walk-in freezer used to store meat to feed the animals is filthy and ice has accumulated on the back shelves. Animal livestock carcasses for feeding were piled on the floor, uncovered and dirty. This food is not free from contamination or freezer burn and its consumption could result in animal illness and discomfort. The freezer also contains deceased animals previously exhibited at the facility such as a giraffe head and numerous bird specimens. The licensee stated that these are being stored for later use as taxidermy specimens. Bodies of dead exhibit animals must not be stored in the same freezer as food to prevent contamination of the meat from disease organisms that may have caused or contributed to the death of the exhibit animals. The dead exhibit animals, the piles of dirty uncovered animal livestock carcasses, and any other contaminated and/or freezer burned food must be removed from the walk-in freezer. The freezer must be cleaned and the frozen food wrapped or stored in closed containers to protect the food supplies from deterioration, contamination and freezer burn. Correct by 24 January 2015. 2) The hay stored in the hayloft above the stalls by the keeper building is contaminated with bird feces, feathers, alive and dead pigeons. A couple of old mattress infested with pigeons and multiple containers are also stored in the hayloft. Bird feces, feathers and pigeons may contain bacteria and/or parasites. Hay that is wet with feces may mold. The animals receiving this hay may become ill. The old mattress, containers, pigeons and contaminated hay must be removed, and the hayloft cleaned for the hay to be stored in facilities that adequately protect it against deterioration, molding and contamination by vermin. Correct by 24 January 2015. | |
| 4260 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.127(b) | Direct | 0 | FACILITIES, OUTDOOR. | One Blesbok is being housed with muntjac deer in a pasture behind the barn near the keeper building. The muntjac deer have shelters that are too small for the Blesbok to enter and there is no other shelter for this animal. The licensee stated that the rear of the barn has stall doors to allow the Blesbok access to shelter but currently the stalls are occupied by other animals and the facility would need to move animals to allow the Blesbok access to the barn. One female white Dromedary camel is being housed in the elephant ride area without adequate shelter. The animal is housed in a pasture with the elephant ride stand. The ride stand does have a roof but has no sides and does not provide adequate shelter for this animal. The licensee stated that the camel is in this area so she has plenty of space to move, is away from the other camels, and is easily accessible to staff as she is bred and due to calve soon. This poses an additional concern as the newborn calf would also need shelter from the inclement weather. Ambient day time temperatures were highest on the first day of the inspection (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by inspectors in the morning) and significantly colder on in the subsequent days (in the single digits to 20 degrees F with a significant wind chill). Both the Blesbok and the Dromedary camel require shelter to ensure their health and well-being. Failure to provide adequate shelter exposes animals to the weather and is especially important for the expected newborn calf. Correct this by providing these animals adequate shelter. The licensee and his wife were informed by APHIS officials on 07 January 2015 that these animals required shelter no later than noon on Friday 09 January 2015. |
| 4261 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.127(c) | 0 | FACILITIES, OUTDOOR. | The three outdoor yards housing 18 Sitatunga, 17 Oryx, and 5 Zebras, were excessively muddy on 06 January 2015. Even though the facility placed large round bales of hay in the shelters for the animals allowing them to have a dry place to stand, these yards remained muddy enough that the front loader used to move hay bales into the Sitatunga yard left ruts at least 4 inches deep. The zebra were muddy above all 4 pasterns. By 07 January 2015, the ground was frozen due to weather. These yards require additional drainage or substrate to ensure the animals can remain dry in all seasons. Correct this by providing proper drainage to these animal yards. Correct by: 10 February 2015 | |
| 4262 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.127(d) | 0 | FACILITIES, OUTDOOR. | This facility has an approved perimeter fence variance allowing the perimeter fence to also act as the primary enclosure fence for some of the hoof stock. There are many areas where excess items including stock water troughs, plastic furniture, rolls of fencing, transport enclosures, plastic pools, and other miscellaneous items are being stored against the perimeter fence creating a potential "step" for animals to get over the fence. Several other areas of the fence have trees growing through the fence or areas that are impossible to inspect because it has been overgrown by brush. There are also 2 enclosures containing one spotted skunk each and one enclosure containing 3 red squirrels behind the mouse house building that are immediately next to the perimeter fence. Several empty small animal enclosures have also been mounted onto the perimeter fence. In one area of perimeter fence by the mouse house building, a chicken was observed walking underneath the loose bottom of the fence. The perimeter fence is not functional in its current condition. The licensee must ensure that no items are stored near or on the perimeter fence that could potentially act as a "step" for animals to get over, no trees or brush is affecting the structural strength or the ability to inspect the fence, and that all primary enclosures not included in the perimeter fence variance are placed at least 3 feet from the perimeter fence. The licensee should conduct a thorough self-inspection of the entire perimeter to ensure that all areas of perimeter fence comply with these requirements in addition to those listed above. Correct by: 10 February 2015 to remove items from fence, 10 July 2015 for all other items | |
| 4263 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.129(a) | Direct | 0 | FEEDING. | The following feeding non-compliances were identified during this inspection. 1) Direct non-compliance: The 2 bears did not have any food in their enclosure. The facility owner informed the APHIS officials that the bears were not provided water or food from the first of December until March to encourage hibernation and not leaving the den. One of the bears walked out of the den and was observed in its enclosure by two of the APHIS officials. Bears periodically leave their den during winter months and eat or drink. The bears could become distressed if hungry and they do not have access to any food. The bears must have access to some wholesome food to provide for their health and comfort. The facility owner was informed on Wednesday late afternoon by the APHIS officials to have this corrected by noon on Friday, 9 January 2015. 2) The 2 tigers, 2 puma and 5 servals are fed meat stored in the walk-in freezer. Animal livestock carcasses for feeding were piled on the floor, uncovered and dirty. This food shows signs of desiccation, freezer burn, and general contamination. Some of the whole deer (intended for feeding) show signs of scanvenging on the carcass. Deteriorated meat (such as that with freezer burn) may have decreased nutritional content and feeding contaminated meat may result in illness. These carcasses must not be fed for the health of the animals. Correct by ensuring that frozen meat is properly stored when frozen and properly thawed at refrigerator temperatures in a clean environment to prevent bacterial contamination and deterioration of the meat. Meat fed to the animals must be wholesome, palatable and free from contamination and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to maintain the animal is good health. Correct from this day forward. 3) According to the licensee the hoof stock is fed hay from the hayloft above the stalls by the keeper building. This hay is contaminated with bird feces, feathers and dead pigeons. Bird feces, feathers and pigeon carcasses may contain bacteria and parasites and caus… |
| 4264 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.130 | Direct | 0 | WATERING. | The 2 bears did not have potable water in their enclosure. There was only dirty green water in a large metal pool. The facility owner informed the APHIS officials that the bears were not provided water (other than this pool) or food from the first of December until March to encourage hibernation and discourage animals from leaving the den. One of the bears walked out of the den and was observed in its enclosure by two of the APHIS officials. Bears periodically leave their den during winter months and drink water and/or eat and do need to be provided with potable water during winter months. Drinking contaminated water may result in illness. Additionally, if the facility is not providing fresh water on a regular basis, there may not be any water during long periods of significant cold temperatures (ie. when the pool is frozen) which could farther compromise animal health. The bears must have access to potable water to provide for their health and comfort. The facility owner was informed on Wednesday late afternoon by the APHIS officials to have this corrected by noon on Friday, 9 January 2015. |
| 4265 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.131(a) | 0 | SANITATION. | The following non-compliances with cleaning of enclosures were identified on this inspection. 1) The 5 enclosures housing the 11 Prevost squirrels in the Tamarin building had excessive debris and grime caked on the wire mesh walls of the enclosures and on all surfaces including perches and nest boxes and do not appear to have been cleaned in a long while. 2) The enclosure housing 4 flying squirrels in the mouse house building had excessive debris accumulating on the wire mesh walls and dirty hay on the floor. Debris and cobwebs are accumulating under the enclosure in the catch pan. This enclosure does not appear to have been cleaned in a long while. Bacteria and fungus may grow in the excessive debris and grime and cause the animals to become ill. The enclosures must be cleaned to minimize disease hazards. Correct both items by 24 January 2015 | |
| 4266 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.131(c) | 0 | SANITATION. | There is a significant clutter concern at this facility. The field area near the freezer contains excess items including old caging supplies, metal barrels, fencing materials, tires, animal skulls, jaw parts and a pile of wooden pallets. In the barn near the keeper area, there are freezers with excess caging materials, rope, pet taxis, and other miscellaneous items stacked on top of them. Next to the fallow deer enclosure there is an old truck tire, spare fencing and building materials being stored. Much of the perimeter fence has items leaning against it that also need to be removed, discarded, or properly stored. In the keeper building, there are paint cans, various building supplies, tools, and other miscellaneous items near the hedgehog enclosure. These items should be removed from the proximity of this animal(cid:25)'s enclosure or the enclosure moved to another location. All of these areas are in need of a thorough cleaning, removal of unwanted items, and proper storage of items still needed. This clutter concern is compounded by the fact that there is evidence of a large rodent population at the facility. Pest control and housekeeping work hand in hand. These piles of excess material piled throughout the facility and cob/dust webs in corners and near enclosures make monitoring for pests difficult to impossible. The clutter is also a breeding ground for these mammalian pests. The licensee must develop a plan to remove all unwanted items, clean the affected areas, and properly organize and store items still needed for the husbandry and care of the animals. Correct by: 10 March 2015 | |
| 4267 | 73be7580ca7759be | 3.131(d) | 0 | SANITATION. | 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 |
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