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| 3505 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 2.40(b)(2) | Direct | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | 2.40(b)(2) Attending Veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors) *** 36 animals were found in need of veterinary care during the inspection. This included: ~ Animal 1: One female gray and white Syrian Hamster was housed with her litter (containing 5 live pups) in the trailer, fifth rack, row 3, box 5. This female hamster was thin and lethargic and in addition to the live pups one freshly dead partially cannibalized hamster pup was also present in the enclosure. When examined, this hamster had a large amount of soft wet brown debris around her tail consistent with diarrhea. ~ Animal 2: One gray and white Syrian Hamster was housed in a group enclosure in the trailer, first rack, row 2, box 3. This animal had a right eye that was sunken, crusted with brown debris and was held partially shut when identified by the inspector. ~ Animal 3: One dark gray Syrian Hamster with white feet was housed in a group enclosure in the trailer, first rack, row 6, box 7. This animal had a patch of hair loss on its back and nose. The area of hair loss on the back was approximately 1cm in diameter and the underlying skin appeared normal. The area on the nose was smaller and underlying skin appeared crusty. When identified by the inspector, the licensee stated that the hair loss on the nose was just from pushing against the feeder and on the back was likely scars from fighting previously. ~ Animal 4: One female grey and white Syrian hamster was housed with her litter (containing 5 live pups) in Room #17, rack #1, row #2, box #3. This hamster had a wet area with brown discoloration on the underside of the tail and chin consistent with diarrhea and grooming of the area. In addition to the live animals, there were also two dead hamster pups in this enclosure. One of these was fresh and partially cannibalized. The second was older and consisted only of dried fur and skin. ~ Animal 5: One male tan long-haired Syrian hamster was housed with a single other adult hamster in Room #17, rack #3, row #3, box #19. This hamster … |
| 3506 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 2.40(b)(3) | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | 16 dead animals were identified by APHIS Officials during the inspection. These animals were often present in enclosures which contained additional live animals and the deceased were in various states of decomposition. ~ Animals 1-6: One female gray and white Syrian hamster was housed with her litter (containing 5 deceased pups) in Room #17, rack #1, row 1, box 1. This female hamster and her pups were all dead and there was a strong odor of decomposition in this enclosure and nearby. The adult hamster was bloated and there were portions of the skull exposed. The pups were all furred, but younger than weaning age. ~ Animal 7: One female gray and white Syrian hamster was housed with her litter (containing 6 live pups) in Room #17, rack #1, row 1, box 2. In addition to these animals, there were three clumps of fur and skin consistent with a deceased cannibalized pre-weaning pup. This may have come from one animal or multiple. The adult female hamster and remaining pups were all alert and active. ~ Animal 8: One female brown Syrian hamster was housed with her litter (containing 7 live pups) in Room #17, rack #2, row #1, box #2. The adult hamster in this enclosure was dead but remained intact and had no obvious outward signs of the cause of death. ~ Animal 9: One female brown and white Syrian hamster was housed singly in Room #17, rack #3, row #4, box #2. This hamster was dead and there was a large amount of dried dark brown material caked around her rectum. This material appeared consistent with diarrhea. ~ Animal 10: Three juvenile gerbils were housed in room 5 of the "Main Building" in rack #15, row #7, box #7. In addition to the live animals one dead tan gerbil was present in this enclosure. On examination this animal had an accumulation of brown debris under the tail consistent with diarrhea. ~ Animal 11: One tan female Syrian hamster was housed with her litter (containing 5 live pups of pre-weaning age) in Room #17, rack #4, row #1, box #6. The adult hamster in this enclosure was dead and had a significant accum… | |
| 3507 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 2.40(b)(4) | 0 | ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS). | The licensee currently lacks adequate guidance to personnel regarding euthanasia of animals conducted by the facility. The Methods used for Euthanasia were not adequately described in the Program of veterinary Care stating only that animals could be euthanized by either the veterinarian or the licensee and by Carbon Dioxide or Sodium Pentobarbital but not differentiating who was permitted to use which method, for which species, or what staff training was required. When APHIS officials questioned facility personnel in charge of performing euthanasia and the methods which they were trained, the reply was that the procedure was " (cid:28)learned on the internet"(cid:29). The licensee must seek adequate guidance from the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and ensure that all employees are appropriately trained in these techniques including positive determination of death as directed by the AV before they are allowed to perform these responsibilities. A complete description of the methods used including a description of these procedures and designation for which species it is appropriate must be included in the program of veterinary care. Failure to obtain adequate guidance from the AV regarding this topic may result in deviation from acceptable practices without the veterinarian(cid:25)s' knowledge and lead to unnecessary animal suffering. Correct by ensuring that additional guidance as described above is incorporated into the PVC and that records of staff training in these methods are maintained from this point forward. To be completed by: 18 January 2016 | |
| 3508 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 2.75(b)(1) | 0 | RECORDS: DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS. | A record of animals on hand was not available for review. In addition, the facility does not maintain adequate records of animals that have been born or euthanized at the facility. Records are required in order to adequately verify the total number of animals housed at the facility. A system of recordkeeping containing the above required information must be maintained and available for review. To be completed by: 18 January 2016 | |
| 3509 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.25(a) | 0 | FACILITIES, GENERAL. | Several escaped animals were observed in multiple buildings throughout the inspection. This included loose hamsters observed in the trailer, the chinchilla area of the main building, and the hut. Additionally, one escaped guinea pig was observed in the hut and one escaped chinchilla was observed in the hamster area of the main building. Injury can occur from falls and exposure to dangerous substances when an animal escapes out of its enclosure. In addition, there were several hamster enclosures observed with full thickness cracks in the bottoms, some of which were covered with tape. Correct by ensuring that all primary enclosures are maintained in good repair and that they properly contain the animals. Additionally ensure worn enclosure must be replaced when necessary. To be completed by: 8 February 2016 | |
| 3510 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.26(b) | 0 | FACILITIES, INDOOR. | Upon entering the Hamster room 17, a strong ammonia smell was noticeable. This odor was considerable and began to cause discomfort and burn APHIS officials(cid:25) eyes and noses during the inspection process. This situation can cause the animals housed in the room unnecessary discomfort. In addition, poor ventilation can contribute to the spread of disease. Ventilation must be adequate to provide for the health and comfort for the animals. Correct by ensuring that adequate fresh air is provided and that this area is properly ventilated to minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation. To be completed by: 8 February 2016 | |
| 3511 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.29(d) | 0 | FEEDING. | When APHIS officials questioned an employee about the sanitation schedule for cleaning of the feeders in the hamster rooms, they were told that the feeders were cleaned only when they were contaminated or when the hamster is removed from the room at the end of the breeding span. This may be as great as 21 weeks. In addition, approximately 1 out of every 25 feeders had a buildup of rust observed. This frequency of sanitization is inadequate and can allow a buildup of dust and debris on the food, which may lead to illness. All licensees must ensure that food receptacles are kept clean and must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks or as often as necessary to prevent deterioration of food. Correct by ensuring that these receptacles are cleaned and sanitized as required from this point forward. To be completed by: 18 January 2016 | |
| 3512 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.30 | 0 | WATERING. | At least 15 water bottles observed in the hamster enclosures in Rooms 17, 18 and the Hut, were dirty and contained floating debris. Three bottles were observed with algae growing inside of them. In addition, several racks of enclosures were observed with a significant dust buildup on the outside of the bottles. Dirty water can cause the animals to become ill or have a negative health impact. Correct by ensuring water receptacles are sanitized at a frequency which prevents the buildup of debris, and at a minimum every two weeks. To be completed by: 12 January 2016 | |
| 3513 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.31(a)(4) | 0 | SANITATION. | The wash area in the Hut building did not have hot water readily available to clean enclosures, food, and water receptacles. The facility representative stated that the hot water has been turned off at the heater due to leaking valves and that it must be turned on at the water heater. APHIS officials observed employees using the wash area, but when the water temperature in sinks was assessed by touch it was found to be ice cold. Employees appear to be washing the enclosures with cold water. When the valves were turned on at the hot water heater by management the water did in fact become hot at the washing station. Cold water is not as effective at removing excreta, bacteria, or other contaminants and this practice will not result in enclosures being adequately sanitized which may possibly lead disease transmission and other negative health impact on the animals. Licensees must ensure that primary enclosures are sanitized using hot water of 180 degrees and soap or detergent as in a mechanical cage wash, by washing with a detergent solution and then using an appropriate disinfectant, or by cleaning with live steam. Correct by ensuring repairing that there is a continuous supply of hot water available for cleaning and disinfection or by using an alternate method as allowed by regulation. To be completed by: 18 January 2016 | |
| 3514 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.31(a) | 0 | SANITATION. | Many of the hamster and guinea pig enclosures had a significant buildup of a tan to white hard mineral type deposit in the corners which appeared to be urine scale. The facility representative stated that they periodically do an acid wash to remove this buildup, but this is typically done only annually during the warm months. This accumulation of debris reduces the cleaning and disinfection efficiency and can possibly have a negative health impact on the animal. Correct by ensuring that enclosures are cleaned and sanitized often enough to prevent and with appropriate methods to remove this accumulation of excreta. To be completed by: 8 February 2016 | |
| 3515 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.33(b) | 0 | CLASSIFICATION AND SEPARATION. | A domestic cat was observed sleeping in an open shipping container in the Hut building. This building houses guinea pigs contained in primary enclosures that are large, open toped bins. The primary enclosures are not designed in a manner that would exclude this free roaming cat (or other animals) from entering the bins. Cats are a predatory animal and may injure or cause unnecessary stress to the guinea pigs. In addition, this could negatively affect the health of the animals contributing to the spread of disease either carried from the outside or from enclosure to enclosure. When identified by inspectors, the cat was removed from the building and then noticed walking into the room again from the rear of the building shortly afterwards. When attempting to determine how the cat was back, inspectors observed that the back door to the Hut building did not close or latch properly. A bleach bottle was observed holding the door closed, however, this bottle could not be propped in place when employees left through the back door allowing the cat to regain entry to the room. Guinea pigs must not be housed in the same primary enclosure as other species. Considering the guinea pigs in this area are housed in open bins and this cat can freely enter the building, it is clear that there is currently no method in place to prevent other animals from entering the guinea pig enclosures. Correct by ensuring that other species of animals, especially potential predators, are not permitted access to animal areas with open topped primary enclosures. Additionally, the facility must ensure that the door is repaired and closes securely to adequately protect the animals contained in this building. Corrected at the time of inspection | |
| 3516 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.53(a)(1) | 0 | PRIMARY ENCLOSURES. | There were many support beams for the rabbit enclosures which were observed to have a heavy buildup of rust. In addition, the wire coating for the floors was completely eroded in most areas, exposing the wire underneath. If not addressed, the degree of rust may lead to these structures becoming structurally unsound, and thus may cause injury to the animals contained within. Primary enclosures must be maintained in good repair and must be structurally sound. Correct by repairing or replacing these enclosures. To be completed by: 8 February 2016 | |
| 3517 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.56 | 0 | SANITATION. | There was a buildup of hair, urine scale and debris observed in the majority of the rabbit enclosures. The buildup of brown urine scale in the corners of these cages was enough that it was off the wire creating a (cid:28)lumpy(cid:29) 3-dimensional appearance. The facility representative stated that these cages are regularly brought outside the building and pressure washed and then disinfected using a bleach solution outdoors. This accumulation of urine scale is significant enough to indicate that the current cleaning and disinfection procedures are either not adequate or not being done with sufficient frequency to meet the required cleaning requirements. This condition is insanitary and can harbor bacteria and possibly cause the rabbits to become ill. All enclosures must be kept reasonably free of excreta, hair and other debris. Additionally, the enclosures must be sanitized at least every 30 days in accordance with 3.56(b). Correct by ensuring that these enclosures are cleaned and sanitized at a higher frequency or through alternate methods in order to prevent this condition. To be completed by: 18 January 2016 | |
| 3518 | 9628c72ed7eb9073 | 3.128(d) | 0 | SPACE REQUIREMENTS. | All chinchilla at the facility are currently being maintained in primary enclosures which are 16 inches x 18 inches and approximately 14 inches high. These cages were all one level and had a solid bottom containing pine type woodchips. Each enclosure contained 1-2 Chinchilla, and two enclosures housing a breeding pair plus one offspring. When asked about the length of time the animals are held in these enclosures, the facility representative acknowledged that there is no current method in place for tracking that on an individual basis, but that the primary caretaker for that room would probably know. While many animals are only housed short-term, approximately 25 - 30 are older breeders that have been present for long times. The facility representative also stated that the caging is a recent change. Prior to the summer, the breeders (housed long-term) were kept in larger enclosures of an alternate style, but that these were easier to clean so they were moved to these new enclosures. When the facility representative was asked about access to dust baths he stated that they do not currently provide dust for these animals and that they roll around in the shavings when enclosures are cleaned. He also stated that when they used to provide dust, however, it makes a large mess. Access to dust baths at least on a periodic basis is a necessary part of chinchilla husbandry to maintain appropriate fur coat quality. The current enclosures and management practices do not provide access to any space which allows for this normal behavior as needed for long term housing. Additionally, chinchilla are active animals that typically require adequate space to jump as part of postural adjustments. Multiple animals were observed bouncing off of wall sides and the current cage size is not adequate to provide for normal species-typical social and postural adjustments for long-term housing of these animals. Animal enclosures must be constructed and maintained to provide sufficient space to allow each animal to make normal postural and soci… |
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