Marshall Pet Products Inc

1. Housing facilities, general

   §3.1(e)

   Food storage must be addressed in multiple areas: In Building B1, 2 unopened bags of dry dog food were stored on a broken wooden pallet immediately adjacent to a sand bed for waste beneath an occupied enclosure, leading to an accumulation of fur, dust, and debris on the bags. A third bag was previously opened but kept closed with a clip rather than a tightly fitted lid. Improper storage may cause contamination, accelerate spoilage, and promote pests. These items were corrected at the time of inspection; all food supplies must continue to be stored in a manner that minimizes these hazards. In Building B2, the food receptacles in 6 empty enclosures contained molded dry food due to an automated feeder malfunction. While the enclosures were not being used and no dogs were offered contaminated food, the continued presence of molded food in animal areas may further promote pests and poor housekeeping. This was corrected at the time of inspection; the facility must continue to ensure only food that is being used is kept in animal areas. Correct by August 16, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. This facility was inspected over a two day period from August 14-15, 2024. Additional Inspectors: Jason Sifkarovski, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

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1. Housing facilities, general

   §3.1(e)

   In building 75, the acclimation diet container had two severely rusted metal large washers surrounded by caked food. Severe rusting can not be adequately cleaned, leading to potential contamination of the food. This container needs to be addressed to protect the food supplies.

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2. Primary enclosures

   §3.6(a)(2)(x)

   In Building 15, Pens # 15-319 and 15-412 had floors with openings that allowed puppies feet to pass through the slotted flooring. When feet can fall through the flooring, there is a potential for injury to occur. Flooring in enclosures must be constructed so that they do not allow dogs/puppies feet to pass though any openings for their safety. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. All items must be in compliance within (2 ) more inspection(s) or by May 21, 2024 or the applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next Re-License Inspection. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER SARA TOBIAS, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER PAULA GLADUE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

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1. Housing facilities, general

   §3.1(a)

   Buildings 35 and 37 have sections of enclosures where paint is actively flaking off metal support beams above enclosures, and at the base frame of the door where the dogs are scratching. Flaking paint was also observed on the ground underneath enclosures. Flaking paint can pose a potential hazard to the dogs and the enclosures in these building need to be maintained in good repair for the safety of the animals. Correct by: June 30, 2023

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2. Employees

   §3.132

   During the inspection a single ferret was found in a designated empty enclosure after the remaining members of the group had been moved. It’s the facility’s husbandry practice to move groups of animals from one set of enclosures to another when its time to sanitize buildings. In this instance, three of the four animals were moved with one left in the enclosure. The ferret was found in the nesting box of the open pen, with food and water available. Employees must make sure that the number of animals pulled for enclosure transfer match the number of animals identified per the facility’s handling and husbandry practices. Employees must be adequately trained under the direction of a supervisor to maintain professionally acceptable levels of husbandry care for these animals. Correct by: June 22, 2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Attending Veterinarian and additional facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: EILIS KARR, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER PAULA GLADUE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

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1. Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors)

   §2.40(b)(2)

   A kitten, id #M232577, was noted missing ½ of his tail on 26March23. According to the medical record, the facility staff failed to handle the injury as described in the SOP or contact the veterinarian. When employees are not following methods for treatment as outlined by the SOPs approved by the AV, the methods used may not be appropriate and go against AV guidance. This issue needs to be addressed to assure that employees are treating animals as instructed by the AV. Correct by: May 30, 2023

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2. Primary enclosuresCritical

1. Housing facilities, general

   §3.1(c)(3)

   Several enclosures housing multiple felines (123202, 123505, 123605, 123602, 123405) are not being spot cleaned daily and there is an accumulation of litter and feces on the hard surfaces of the enclosure. The litter boxes in these enclosures appear to be checked daily but according to an attendant, surfaces are wiped down every other day. Per this regulation along with 3.11 (a), surfaces and enclosures must be spot cleaned daily to prevent this accumulation of waste to reduce animals walking on soiled surfaces. Correct by: April 7, 2022 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

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1. Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors)

   §2.40(b)(3)

   At the time of the inspection, multiple dogs were identified by the inspectors as having interdigital cysts. These included dogs (id # 1968089, # 183998, #0181405, #0226492, #0227138). Interdigital cysts can be painful and the facility has a treatment plan in place to be started when these issues are identified during daily observations. A dog id # 0204422 had an injury to the left rear hock that had been present more than a day and was not identified by the staff during daily observations. A dog id # 0205118 had a growth observed on the left side of the chest that had been present for more than a day and was not identified by the staff during daily observations. A dog id # 3703348 was missing a toe nail on the left front paw. There was a small hole and the area was reddened in color. This did not appear to be a recent injury, there was no treatment card identifying that the dog had been treated or noted during daily observations. A dog # 0166333 had a small puncture wound affecting her left mammary gland. This did not appear to be a recent injury, there was no treatment card identifying that the dog had been treated or noted during daily observations. Although there is multiple walk throughs occurring daily in these animal areas, daily observation at the facility must be conducted by employees and attendants who can recognize when animal health or condition is compromised and then communicate that information to the attending veterinarian so timely and accurate information on problems of animal well being are being properly diagnosed and can be treated. Correct by: Aug 29, 2021

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2. Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control

1. Institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC)

   §2.31(c)(1)

   A complete documentation review indicates that SOPs are not reflecting current practices being performed at the facility. There were multiple documents in the SOP book with conflicting information. It is unclear which ones are the current approved versions. This is also evident in protocols that reference the SOPs. There are also some SOPs that are clearly outdated such as the sanitation SOP 3400.001, since a new sanitizing agent is being used that is not reflected in the SOP. The IACUC must ensure a complete program review, including review and revision of SOPs which relate to animal care and welfare. **Correct by next semi annual IACUC review.

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2. Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care

   §2.33(b)(1)

   1) The facility has been using utility rooms for major operative procedures on regulated species. These areas were not equipped according to current professional standards. Specifically, there were no inhalant anesthesia machines and no provisions for emergency resuscitation. During surgical procedures, the accepted standard of care is to have the capability of providing supplemental oxygenation or anesthetic if needed, and to provide resuscitative measures if necessary. Failure to provide this equipment constitutes a lack of availability of appropriate facilities and equipment to ensure the veterinary care regulatory provisions. The facility may not perform any major operative procedures without the appropriate facilities and equipment. ***Correct before the next operative procedure. 2) From the review of medical records, the extent of the attending veterinarian’s involvement in examinations and diagnoses is unclear for several animals, including #16JAD4, #1410806, and #1412203. While several records contained physical examination and diagnostic notes from the veterinarians along with their signatures, these particular records failed to indicate veterinarian involvement in physical examination and diagnoses. It appears at times this facility has inadequate veterinary personnel, and veterinary technicians may be the only ones directly involved in diagnosis and care of medical issues. There are two licensed veterinary technicians responsible for approximately 3000 animals. Although there is a full time attending veterinarian, along with a consulting veterinarian and a back-up small animal practitioner, availability is hampered by biosecurity procedures so that it may be difficult for the veterinarians to address simultaneous health issues at the different locations where animals are housed. Corroborating evidence for lack of veterinary staff is evident from a video in which a staff member states that the veterinarian should not be called to examine an animal because of a biosecurity issue. Adequate personnel numbers and availability are essential in order to provide appropriate veterinary care to all animals that may need it at the facility. **Correct from this day, July 12, 2017, forward.

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1. Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control

   §3.11(a)

   In building 35 multiple enclosures housing hound type dogs has mesh floor that is dirty with a layer of grime and fecal debris. Several of the dogs are soiled along their feet and legs from the excess debris. These enclosures need to be cleaned more frequently to prevent this from occurring and for the cleanliness of the dogs. Correct by: Aug 9, 2016 An exit briefing was conducted with a facility representative, ACI Andrea D'Ambrosio and VMO Keri Lupo at the time of the inspection.

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1. Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control

   §3.11(d)

   A large amount of flies was present in buildings 24, 36, 45, 47, and 74. Several of these building were older and had puppies with wet food present which was an additional attractant to the flies. Although there was evidence of fly strips the current method is not effective enough to reduce contamination of pests in these buildings. This needs to be addressed and additional methods implemented to reduce pests in the area. Correct by August 23, 2015 The facility inspection was conducted over a 2 day period July 21-22, 2015 by ACI Andrea D'Ambrosio and VMO Dr. Paula Gladue. An exit briefing was conducted with a facility representative on July 22, 2015 Additional Inspectors Gladue Paula, Veterinary Medical Officer

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1. Institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC)

   §2.31(d)(1)(2)

   At the time of inspection Protocol .031 was reviewed and found to contain potentially painful/distressful procedures; however a search for alternatives to these procedures had not been conducted. The principal investigator must provide to the IACUC a search for alternatives and the methods and sources used to determine that no alternatives were available for the welfare of the animals. Correct by 10/15/14 An exit interview was conducted with facility personnel on 9/10/14. Additional Inspectors Lopinto John, Veterinary Medical Officer Hadjis Tonya, Supervisory Animal Care Specialist

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1. Watering

   §3.10

   At the time of this inspection, several dog runs equiped with chicken watering devices were found to have wood chip bedding in the basins. Such accumulations could lead to contamination and/or water flow blockage. Correct by 2/21/2014 An exit interview was conducted on 2/12/2014 Additional Inspectors Lopinto John, Veterinary Medical Officer Hadjis Tonya, Supervisory Animal Care Specialist

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