Leroy & Martha J Yoder – Montgomery, IN

Currently there are not adequate puppy records to trace back the puppies sold. There are ID numbers assigned to the puppies on the 7006 Disposition forms, however it is not possible to clearly determine who that puppy was born to in the kennel records or 7005 forms. The Acquisition/On Hand 7005 forms are missing the name/address in the 'Acquired from' section and dates acquired information of the records for all dogs in the kennel. Complete records must be kept and in a timely fashion in order to maintain proper management and care of the regulated animals. All Acquisition/On Hand 7005, and Disposition 7006 forms must be filled out completely and accurately. Puppy records must be complete and accurate with the appropriate information and ID numbers.

Currently there is no lighting in the facility that allows an inspection to be completed without a flashlight in the late afternoon during winter hours. The only way to clean the kennel or conduct husbandry activities is with the use of a head lamp by the licensee or other portable light source. During this inspection there were no other light sources available to see the indoor facilities in any detail or to be able to look at the animals' conditions without using a flash light. It is important that a light source that is fixed within the kennel be provided to ensure that all animal husbandry activities including proper cleaning and daily observations are carried out. With poor lighting it is possible to miss any health issues that appear with the regulated animals and to miss cleaning all surfaces and floors thoroughly, which can provide a source of disease or illness if left for long periods of time. The licensee must install an adequate light source in the kennel that will illuminate all primary enclosures and the animals within. To be corrected by: December 30, 2014

There is a buildup of brown grime located on all of the walls and around the doors in each kennel. Some of the outside run walls have brown grime buildup around the kennel entry doors. There is a buildup of debris and grime running along the edges of the floor and walls in each kennel, as this area is not sealed, and hair/feces/debris falls into the cracks and is not readily removed from the enclosure. All surfaces that come in contact with the regulated animals must be cleaned and sanitized according to Sec 3.11 (b) in order to prevent the accumulation of excreta, debris and grime that can increase the risk of disease hazards. All kennel surfaces, walls, floors, gates and feeders must be cleaned and sanitized regularly and at a minimum of once every two weeks or as needed to keep the surfaces free of dirt/grime and debris.

There are 2 litters (9 total) of boxer puppies that do not have any identification on their enclosure. There is no female ID, DOB or litter information provided on any documentation for the animals on the cages with or without the female. Proper litter identification and individual ID is important for record management of the regulated animals in the facility. All puppies less than 16 weeks of age shall be identified according to Sec 2.51 by an official tag, tattoo or plastic-type collar or cage card with the proper information on it. To be corrected by: March 13, 2015

Currently, the kennel inventory is not on the Acquisition/On Hand 7005 forms and are missing the name/address in the 'Acquired from' section and dates acquired information of the records for all dogs in the kennel.. While there are the names and ID numbers recorded, the proper USDA 7005 forms need to be used and all of the information provided. Complete records must be kept and in a timely fashion in order to maintain proper management and care of the regulated animals. All regulated animals that are on the inventory and breeding stock at the facility must be accounted for on the Acquisition 7005 forms with all of the information accurately provided.

There is a buildup of debris along the edges of the floor and walls where there are cracks between the floor panels and between the floor and walls. These areas are not sealed providing an area where hair/feces/debris falls into the cracks and is not readily removed from the enclosure. All surfaces that come in contact with the regulated animals must be cleaned and sanitized according to Sec 3.11 (b) in order to prevent the accumulation of excreta, debris and grime that can increase the risk of disease hazards. All kennel cracks in the floors between the floor panels and walls need to be sealed in order to allow for proper cleaning and sanitization of the primary enclosures and to keep the surfaces free of dirt/grime and debris.