Ivan R Raber – Cherry Valley Pups

August 15, 2023 — Re-license inspection, USDA 31-A-0840

266 dogs recorded (133 adults · 133 puppies).

• Australian Shepherd untreated hind wound

  An adult female Australian Shepherd dog (ID# 53975) has a wound on the right hind leg that is not being treated. The wound measures approximately 0.5 inches and contains a scab with hair loss around the wound. The animal was not seen scratching or irritating the site. The licensee states they have not been treating the wound. Wounds that are untreated can cause infection, pain, and discomfort to the animal. Failure to treat problems of animal health can lead to delays in providing proper care to animals resulting in worsening of their condition. The licensee must maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. Correct by treating the wound as directed by a veterinarian.

• Disposition records not on APHIS Form 7006

  The licensee is not using the required APHIS Form 7006 for disposition records for puppies and does not have a variance. The licensee is currently using computerized disposition records for puppies. The use of APHIS Form 7006 is required as it allows for proper traceability and management of regulated animals at a facility. Each dealer shall use Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats (APHIS Form 7006) to make, keep, and maintain the information required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Provided, that if a dealer or exhibitor who uses a computerized recordkeeping system believes that APHIS Form 7006 are unsuitable for him or her to make, keep, and maintain the information required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the dealer or exhibitor may request a variance from the requirement to use APHIS Form 7006. Correct by ensuring all required information is fully and correctly documented on an APHIS Form 7006 or by obtaining a variance.

• Frayed carpet in enclosures with litters

  Several primary enclosures contain carpet that is in disrepair with frayed edges. An enclosure housing an adult female dog with 4 puppies, an adult female dog with 6 puppies, and an adult female dog with 4 puppies has carpet that is frayed and damaged. Frayed edges can be injurious to the regulated animal as they could ingest the material or could cause entrapment. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities—including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility—that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when worn or soiled. The carpets must be maintained without frayed edges.

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