citation_inspection

Training of personnel. 1. It was noted when GP #98 was examined during the inspection, that all of the animal(cid:25)'s toe nails were excessively long when compared to the length of the toe nails of the other 3 GPs housed in the same room. The animal moved normally and none of the toe nails were damaged. The GPs are regularly handled by facility personnel whenever the primary enclosures are changed and according to the room log, the enclosure of GP #98 has been changed 3 times per week for at least the past month. Per this Section of the Regulations, all personnel involved in animal care should be appropriately trained in the proper handling and care for the species of animals that they care for. The excessive length of the toe nails of GP #98 should have been recognized by facility personnel at the time of direct handling of the GP during routine cage changes and the toe nails trimmed accordingly. Excessively long nails can be associated with discomfort and can be prone to injury. Although this item was corrected by facility personnel during the inspection by trimming the long toe nails of GP #98, the Registrant needs to ensure that all personnel involved in animal care are familiar with the proper care and handling of the species of animals that they care for and are familiar with the normal physical and behavioral characteristics of those species so that any deviations from normal are promptly recognized and appropriately addressed. Correct by 5/22/15.

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*