citation_inspection: 57

Watering. 1. At the end of May 2014, two single-housed Peromyscus mice were found dead in their enclosures several days following complete cage change. It was later determined that the Peromyscus died as a result of employee error when their enclosures were placed onto an automatic water-equipped rack incorrectly and as a result the animals did not have access to any water. Per this Section of the Regulations, water must be provided to animals as often as necessary for the health and comfort of the animal. The lack of access to sufficient amounts of water can have adverse effects on the health and well-being of the animals. In response to this incident and to prevent any future incidents, the institution took corrective actions including but not limited to providing re-training of husbandry staff on the standard operating procedures for daily cage checks and daily animal health checks. This item has been appropriately addressed by the research facility. NOTE - Inspection conducted 6/23/14 through 6/26/14. Exit interview held 6/26/14 on-site with facility representatives. *END OF REPORT*