Norman Hershberger

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
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. The licensee has not had 10% of the kennel sampled for heartworm disease annually as instructed by the Program of Veterinary Care. Dogs not kept up to date on vaccines or regularly sampled for heartworm disease may contract contagious and/or deadly diseases, which may cause unnecessary pain and discomfort. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care for dogs that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian. The facility must follow the schedule for vaccines and heartworm sampling written in the Program of Veterinary Care to protect the dogs from these contagious and/or deadly diseases. The licensee must vaccinate all dogs in need of the vaccines and have 10% of the kennel sampled for heartworm disease, keep a written and updated vaccine/sampling record and maintain the vaccine/sampling schedule in all dogs from this day forward. To be corrected by: The licensee vaccinated all dogs and completed heartworm testing before the completion of the exit briefing.

3.13(b)(1) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
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. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).