Marshall Farms Group Ltd

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
At the time of the inspection, multiple dogs were identified by the inspectors as having interdigital cysts. These included dogs (id # 1968089, # 183998, #0181405, #0226492, #0227138). Interdigital cysts can be painful and the facility has a treatment plan in place to be started when these issues are identified during daily observations. A dog id # 0204422 had an injury to the left rear hock that had been present more than a day and was not identified by the staff during daily observations. A dog id # 0205118 had a growth observed on the left side of the chest that had been present for more than a day and was not identified by the staff during daily observations. A dog id # 3703348 was missing a toe nail on the left front paw. There was a small hole and the area was reddened in color. This did not appear to be a recent injury, there was no treatment card identifying that the dog had been treated or noted during daily observations. A dog # 0166333 had a small puncture wound affecting her left mammary gland. This did not appear to be a recent injury, there was no treatment card identifying that the dog had been treated or noted during daily observations. Although there is multiple walk throughs occurring daily in these animal areas, daily observation at the facility must be conducted by employees and attendants who can recognize when animal health or condition is compromised and then communicate that information to the attending veterinarian so timely and accurate information on problems of animal well being are being properly diagnosed and can be treated. Correct by: Aug 29, 2021

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Animal enclosures in Buildings 35 were not being spot cleaned daily and there was old feces on top of the wire mesh and on the mats for the dogs. This accumulation of feces needs to be removed to prevent the dogs from soiling themselves. There is a build up of feces on the wire mesh in one whelping building at the main site. Although large piles of feces are not present, the feces that remains is building up on sections of the mesh and the dams and puppies cannot avoid walking in it. This is a smaller mesh area and needs more attention so that feces are fully removed from the enclosure daily. Correct by: Aug 27, 2021

3.11(c) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
In Building 24 the fans and vents above the enclosures had an accumulation of hair, dirt and debris that needs to be removed. This building also had extra storage containers of old feed that were dirty and had mold growing in them. In building 35 the fans also need to be cleaned and there was excess older food that was on a shelf under an electrical box that was green. These housing facilities must be kept clean and in good repair to facilitate husbandry practices and keeping fans clean promotes better air movement around the animals. Correct by: Aug 31, 2021 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Rachel Perez-Baum, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Several enclosures housing multiple felines (123202, 123505, 123605, 123602, 123405) are not being spot cleaned daily and there is an accumulation of litter and feces on the hard surfaces of the enclosure. The litter boxes in these enclosures appear to be checked daily but according to an attendant, surfaces are wiped down every other day. Per this regulation along with 3.11 (a), surfaces and enclosures must be spot cleaned daily to prevent this accumulation of waste to reduce animals walking on soiled surfaces. Correct by: April 7, 2022 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A kitten, id #M232577, was noted missing ½ of his tail on 26March23. According to the medical record, the facility staff failed to handle the injury as described in the SOP or contact the veterinarian. When employees are not following methods for treatment as outlined by the SOPs approved by the AV, the methods used may not be appropriate and go against AV guidance. This issue needs to be addressed to assure that employees are treating animals as instructed by the AV. Correct by: May 30, 2023

3.6(b)(2) (Critical) – Primary enclosures.
The same kitten, #M232577, had an observational note in the medical records on 31March2023 that the tail would take 4- 6 weeks to heal. At the time of the notation, the cat was housed with his litter mates and dam. On 05April2023 there was a notation that the tail had healed, the cat was doing well, and the cat was moved to a grow out enclosure. His new enclosure housed male kittens of the same age. The kitten was euthanized that same day and the disposition record stated that the tail was injured and was healing but had been chewed to the bone by the other kittens in the enclosure. The medical notes have the potential to cause confusion as one note stated the tail would take 4-6 weeks to heal, but the next entry stated that the tail was all healed 6 days later. Placing this kitten in a new enclosure with a new group of males and insufficient behavioral observations, when there was still an apparent injury, did not ensure his safety and the facility’s ability to quickly intervene when the other kittens began to chew on the injured tail. All cats and kittens housed in the same primary enclosure must be compatible, as determined by observation for the safety and health of the animals. Correct by: May 20, 2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

3.1(a) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Buildings 35 and 37 have sections of enclosures where paint is actively flaking off metal support beams above enclosures, and at the base frame of the door where the dogs are scratching. Flaking paint was also observed on the ground underneath enclosures. Flaking paint can pose a potential hazard to the dogs and the enclosures in these building need to be maintained in good repair for the safety of the animals. Correct by: June 30, 2023

3.132 (Non-Critical) – Employees.
During the inspection a single ferret was found in a designated empty enclosure after the remaining members of the group had been moved. It’s the facility’s husbandry practice to move groups of animals from one set of enclosures to another when its time to sanitize buildings. In this instance, three of the four animals were moved with one left in the enclosure. The ferret was found in the nesting box of the open pen, with food and water available. Employees must make sure that the number of animals pulled for enclosure transfer match the number of animals identified per the facility’s handling and husbandry practices. Employees must be adequately trained under the direction of a supervisor to maintain professionally acceptable levels of husbandry care for these animals. Correct by: June 22, 2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Attending Veterinarian and additional facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: EILIS KARR, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER PAULA GLADUE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
In building 75, the acclimation diet container had two severely rusted metal large washers surrounded by caked food. Severe rusting can not be adequately cleaned, leading to potential contamination of the food. This container needs to be addressed to protect the food supplies.

3.6(a)(2)(x) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
In Building 15, Pens # 15-319 and 15-412 had floors with openings that allowed puppies feet to pass through the slotted flooring. When feet can fall through the flooring, there is a potential for injury to occur. Flooring in enclosures must be constructed so that they do not allow dogs/puppies feet to pass though any openings for their safety. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. All items must be in compliance within (2 ) more inspection(s) or by May 21, 2024 or the applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next Re-License Inspection. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. Additional Inspectors: KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER SARA TOBIAS, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER PAULA GLADUE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Food storage must be addressed in multiple areas: In Building B1, 2 unopened bags of dry dog food were stored on a broken wooden pallet immediately adjacent to a sand bed for waste beneath an occupied enclosure, leading to an accumulation of fur, dust, and debris on the bags. A third bag was previously opened but kept closed with a clip rather than a tightly fitted lid. Improper storage may cause contamination, accelerate spoilage, and promote pests. These items were corrected at the time of inspection; all food supplies must continue to be stored in a manner that minimizes these hazards. In Building B2, the food receptacles in 6 empty enclosures contained molded dry food due to an automated feeder malfunction. While the enclosures were not being used and no dogs were offered contaminated food, the continued presence of molded food in animal areas may further promote pests and poor housekeeping. This was corrected at the time of inspection; the facility must continue to ensure only food that is being used is kept in animal areas. Correct by August 16, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. This facility was inspected over a two day period from August 14-15, 2024. Additional Inspectors: Jason Sifkarovski, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER KERI LUPO, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER 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).