Roy Burkholder | Dog Breeder in Ohio

2.134(a) (Non-Critical) – Contingency planning.
The licensee does not have an adequate written contingency plan. The contingency plan did not address requirements including plans for all reasonably anticipated disasters or emergency scenarios. An inadequate contingency plan can result in lack of readiness and a delay in response to care for animals during emergencies or disasters. Dealers must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster (one which could reasonably be anticipated and expected to be detrimental to the good health and well-being of the animals in their possession). A contingency plan includes emergency situations the licensee may experience, outlines specific tasks required to be carried out during emergencies such as detailed animal evacuation instructions or shelter-in-place instructions and provisions for providing backup sources of food and water as well as sanitation, ventilation, bedding, veterinary care, identify who will be responsible for fulfilling these tasks, and address how response and recovery will be handled in terms of materials, resources, and training needed. Correct by ensuring that an adequate written contingency plan is developed and followed in case of an emergency. Correct by 16-AUG-2024.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) is not complete and does not include a schedule for sampling for parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm). Failure to have a schedule for parasite sampling may cause the animals to not be adequately protected from diseases and parasites. The written program of veterinary care must address the requirements for adequate veterinary care and must include vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by having the Attending Veterinarian update and approve the written program of veterinary care with all the required information. Correct by 30-AUG-2024.

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The Licensee was unable to provide documentation of fecal tests performed. The Licensee stated that fecal tests were performed last year but could not provide and test results. Failure to document testing results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all testing and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 2-AUG-2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Licensee. n