citation_inspection: 47

Cleaning of primary enclosures. 1. It was noted during the inspection that most of the corn cob bedding material inside the solid floor primary enclosure of GP #98 was very wet and there was a minimal amount of dry bedding material present compared to the other 3 primary enclosures in the room that each contained one GP. In addition the enclosure for GP #98 had a strong ammonia odor and an excessive amount of fecal material compared to the 3 other GP primary enclosures. The skin of the caudal aspect of the hock and metatarsal area of both rear legs of GP #98 was a deeper shade of pink compared to the skin of the other 3 GPs but there were not any clinical problems noted in the animal. Per this Section of the Regulations, GPs should be transferred to a clean enclosure whenever their primary enclosure become wet or soiled to a degree that might be uncomfortable or harmful to the health of the animal. Although this item was immediately corrected by facility personnel during the inspection by transferring GP #98 to a clean enclosure, the Registrant needs to ensure that facility personnel monitor the conditions of and change GP enclosures on a schedule that prevents the enclosures from becoming excessively soiled or wet. Correct from this date forward. NOTE - Inspection conducted 4/22/15 and 4/23/15. Exit interview held 4/23/15 on-site with facility representatives. *END OF REPORT*