Freeman Barkman

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.126(b) (Non-Critical) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 1:05pm on 27 January 2025. Contact was made with the wife of the licensee at the residence of the facility. She was unable to accompany APHIS officials during the inspection process. Contact was made with the licensee by phone who was unable to leave work and would not be available until after 5:00pm. Failure to provide access to the facility, animals, and records for inspection is a serious violation of the AWA and regulations. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. End Section

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
The facility failed to contact their attending veterinarian regarding a dog with a positive heartworm test. An adult female poodle “Coco” (Microchip 99100300036) was positive for heartworm antigen during her annual heartworm test which was reported on 18 February 2025. The facility recognized the positive result but did not communicate with the AV regarding treatment recommendations. When asked how the animal was treated the representative responded that injectable ivermectin was given orally once in addition to the monthly prevention dose per the program of veterinary care. When reviewing the program of veterinary care for heartworm disease it states to contact your veterinarian for various treatment options but does not describe a method to treat heartworm disease. The dose of ivermectin was administered on 3 March 2025 per available medical records. When speaking with the AV he explained to the facility representative that ivermectin alone does not treat or resolve an adult heartworm infection and a different medication would need to be administered by the AV. Failure to contact the attending veterinarian in a timely manner when illness or medical conditions such as heartworm disease are identified by the facility or testing results can lead to a delay in treatment for the animal with potential worsening of the condition, unnecessary suffering, or even death. Correct by ensuring there is direct and frequent communication with the attending veterinarian so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being can be addressed and treatment or additional testing be implemented as needed. Corrected at the time of inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n