Norman Hershberger – Hilltop Puppies

April 13, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1681

40 dogs recorded (23 adults · 17 puppies).

• 23 adult dogs missing vaccines

  At the time of the inspection, the licensee states 23 adult dogs are not up to date on their annual Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and Bordetella vaccines as instructed on the Program of Veterinary Care.

• 10% of kennel not sampled for heartworm

  The licensee has not had 10% of the kennel sampled for heartworm disease annually as instructed by the Program of Veterinary Care.

• Missing medical records for exams, fecals, medications

  The licensee is missing medical records for the following: -Veterinary exam findings from the head to tail exams on 15-October-2022 -The identification of the puppies that had fecal tests on 28-February-2023, 10-March-2023 and 16-March-2023 -The date of administration of Toltrazuril and Metronidazole given to the above mentioned puppies that had fecal exams The lack of medical records makes it difficult to determine if the animals are receiving the preventative head to tail exams and appropriate treatment for medical conditions. This information is needed for APHIS inspectors to ensure the medical care is being provided by the licensee. The licensee must maintain complete and maintain updated medical records including the identity of the animal, including identifying marks, tattoos, or tags on the animal and the animal’s breed, sex, and age; Provided, however, that routine husbandry, such as vaccinations, preventive medical procedures, or treatments, performed on all animals in a group (or herd), may be kept on a single record. To be corrected by: 19-April-2023.

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