R Family Kennel – Seneca, KS

One 100 CC bottle of Excede was observed in the refrigerator in the whelp building. Review of medical records did not list Excede as an approved antibiotic to be used on the dogs. There was no labeling on the Excede bottle from the attending veterinarian to show this antibiotic was approved for use on the dogs. Applicant stated that they could not remember the last time this antibiotic was administrated to the dogs. Usage of any drug without attending veterinarian approval does not ensure it is the correct antibiotic for treatment, is being given at the proper dosage rate and that it is being administrated correctly. This could lead to failure to provide measures for prevention, control, and treatment of disease. The applicant must ensure that all drugs are used in a manner consistent with the provision of adequate veterinary care to protect the health of the animals and ensure drugs are used in an appropriate manner. The applicant shall establish and maintain a program of adequate veterinary care that include appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases.

The applicant had incomplete records showing how many dogs had been heartworm and fecal float tested and the date both tests were conducted. The applicant stated that both had been completed but could not produce documentation to verify the number of dogs or the date that the testing took place.. Fecal float and Heartworm testing are done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites or worms. Copies of the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests must be maintained by the applicant as part of the required medical records. Documentation of all required tests must be made available to APHIS inspectors upon request.

The temperature inside the refrigerator where the dog vaccines are stored is 54 degrees F according to the inspector's Kestrel. The label on the vaccines states they should be stored at 35-46 degrees F. Failure to store vaccines at the proper temperatures may affect their ability to protect the animals from serious and deadly diseases. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must ensure that all vaccines are stored at the proper temperatures at all times. Correction date: End of business November 18, 2025