citation_inspection: 100

During the inspection a room containing bats in 1 cubic foot butterfly transports was noted. The number of bats in each enclosure ranged from one to five. The bats were quietly hanging in their enclosures at the time of inspection and appeared to be normal. The protocol covering these bats did not describe the housing for the animals and specifically did not address these 1 cubic foot enclosures as primary housing. At least two of the animals in these enclosures had been housed that manner for up to 23 hours a day since September of 2015 according to facility records and personal statements. To meet the requirement for sufficient space for normal social and postural adjustments with adequate freedom of movement, Subpart F species that fly (i.e., bats) should be provided with sufficient unobstructed enclosure volume to enable movement by flying and sufficient roosting space to allow all individuals to rest simultaneously unless justified for scientific reasons in the protocol. Correct by: 18 July 2016 An exit briefing was conducted with David Oelberg DVM, Robert Brandes DVM, The IACUC Chair and facility personnel. Additional Inspectors Brandes Robert, Veterinary Medical Officer