AREA 18 Veterinarian in Charge
83 Scripps Drive

Sacramento, CA 95825

Phone: (916) 484-4891

Dr. J. B. Healy

DISTRICT L (CA)
Dr. W. Utterbach
DISTRICT 2 (AR)
Dr. R. Mathis
DISTRICT 3 (NV)
Dr. J. Thomas
DISTRICT 4 (HI)
Dr. D. Gilhooly

AREA 19 Veterinarian in Charge
530 Center Street NE

Salem, OR 97301

Phone: (503) 393-5871

Dr. R. L. Evinger

DISTRICT 1 (ID)

Dr. C. Watson
DISTRICT 2 (WA, AK, OR)
Dr. D. Mitchell

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Federal Research Facilities

Federal research facilities are required by the Act to submit a lab-
oratory animal use report by December 1 of each year. Reports from 188
Federal research facilities covering 192,472 animals are listed separately
(see appendix, tables 3, 4, and 5).

INSPECTIONS

Inspections of dealers’, exhibitors', research facilities’, carriers’,
and intermediate handlers' premises are the direct means for enforcing
USDA regulations on licensing and registration, annual reports and fees,
animal identification, recordkeeping, humane handling, care, and treatment
of animals, inspection for missing animals, and confiscation and destruction
of animals.

The overall number of animal welfare inspections increased by 3,161
from 23,693 in FY'1977 to 29,532 in FY'1978. This total Anckudes in-
vestigations of complaints, prelicensing inspections, neewuring compliance
inspections, approval 0§ holding facilities and searches -- alk onsite
inspections, but not intransit dnspections (see details below) .

The overall increase in inspections was due to APHIS continued
commitment and emphasis of adequate enforcement of the Act to ensure
humane care and treatment for animals.

New Animal Welfare Specialist Unit

To further assure the humane care and treatment of animals, APHIS
has established within its Veterinary Services a special group of
employees whose sole responsibility is Animal Welfare activity. The
group has received advanced training in Animal Welfare administrative
duties with emphasis on uniform inspections and compliance with the
standards for animal care and treatment.

Inspections are conducted by full-time, part-time, and contractual
personnel who have the training, experience, and knowledge to carry out
the Department's responsibilities for the Animal Welfare Program.


Table 4.

“Qther" animals used in experimentation (FY 1978 )

(A tabulation of animals listed as "other" in Table 3)

State Guinea pigs Hamsters Rabbits Wild Animals
TOTAL U.S. 419,341 414,396 475,162 58,356
Alabama 557 8,238 2,368 38
Alaska 40 - - 266
Arizona 2,630 961 3,035 195
Arkansas 573 152 601 iL
California 30,163 16,924 55,384 9,213
Colorado 6,592 5,061 6,130 620
Connecticut 6,739 6,814 5,497 160
Delaware 6,964 10,015 Ty 53
Florida 1,734 1,836 11,353 795
Georgia 906 17,059 4,923 3584
Hawaii 360 100 279 19
Idaho 20 - 271 964
Illinois 25,100 27,537 53,788 4,548
Indiana 24,259 4,310 10,946 358
Iowa 4,507 24, 408 5,102 806
Kansas 15,450 45,251 5,279 1,970
Kentucky 1,475 3,007 925 56
Louisiana 1,712 1,036 1,718 1,061
Maine 330 247 6,435, 39
Maryland 10,336 7,268 14,486 42
Massachusetts 19,247 22,423 17,159 3,433
Michigan 31,265 22,269 23,743 2,932
Minnesota 3,427 1,108 7,796 2,644
Mississippi 289 1,040 711 47
Missouri 8,889 12,870 16,425 3,289
Montana 83 12 93 132
Nebraska 1,479 14,349 1,948 1,266
Nevada 290 50 230 240
New Hampshire 64 1,948 273 156
New Jersey 55,916 38,963 66,620 529
New Mexico 1,413 3,802 | 797 218
New York 60,150 27,239 40,682 3,969
‘orth Carolina 7,591 6,279 5,614 330
North Dakota 125 - 514 22
Ohio 19,641 45,00 15,618 1,428
Oklahoma 612 37 595 96
Oregon 2,018 1,430 1,698 7,075
Pennsylvania 22,146 23,025 27,445 2,069
Rhode Island 120 548 222 422
South Carolina 661 2,534 1,170 37
South Dakota 100 1,000 145 32
Tennessee 8,270 17,275 8,140 110
Texas 10, 487 13,375 24,417 2,562
Utah 718 39 2,482 256
Vermont 204 373 1,469 781
Virginia 3,301 971 6,931 2,293
Washington 11,959 3,020 4,415 168
West Virginia 1,527 601 680 6
Wisconsin 5,469 10,158 5,608 321
Wyoming 104 296 87 57
Puerto Rico 372 60 277 -
Virgin Islands - - - -
Dist. of Columbia 957 2,577 1,527 69
Federal Agencies 65,009 45,291 43,867 5,537

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VS Form 18-3, Application for License or Annual Report

VS Form 18-8, Reports of Inspection of Animal Facilities, Sites or
Premises

VS Form 18-11, Research Facility Registration

VS Form 18-23, Annual Report of Research Facility

FOIA requests received from:

Humane Societies (53)

General Public (20) v
Companies (9)

Newspapers (6)

Students (3)

Dealers (3)

Local and State Government (3)

Attorney (1)

The 98 FOIA requests received resulted in the release of 2,752 documents.
APHIS notified 265 individuals or organizations whose records were requested,
of the records released and of the name of the requesting individual.

PROPOSED COVERAGE OF MARINE MAMMALS

APHIS initially published a proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register
on August 18, 1977, to bring marine mammals under the provisions of the
Animal Welfare Act. After consideration of oral and written comments
received on this proposed rulemaking, the Agency published a revised pro-
posed rulemaking in the Federal Register on September 19, 1978. The 60-day
public comment period for the revised rulemaking ended on November 20, 1978.
A final rulemaking for the humane care and treatment of marine animals will
be prepared for publication in the Federal Register in FY 1979.

During FY 1978, APHIS cooperated with the Department of Commerce by
performing inspections at marine mammal facilities for that agency's
consideration to allow additional mammals to be housed and cared for at
such facilities.

PROSECUTING APPARENT VIOLATIONS

The majority of reported alleged violations during FY 1978 involved
noncompliance with Part II of the regulations by dealers and registered
research facilities. However, APHIS places greater emphasis on enforce-
ment of the standards to assure that animals receive adequate veterinary
care, protection from the elements, access to fresh water, and an adequate
diet.


During FY 1978, APHTS conducted 18,633 recwuring compliance Anspections,
rpresenting an average of 2.16 cakes at approximately 8,600 sites where
sgukated aninals are kept (see appendix, table 6). Although the number

of inspections ‘increased, this Level of inspection is Still too Low for
ehgective engorcenent of the Animal Welfare Act.

In-Transit Inspections

APHIS inspects carrier and intermediate handler shipping terminals for
compliance with the regulations and standards forthe humane transport of
animals. Continuous monitoring of animal shipments is necessary to ensure
adequate shipping container size, ventilation, feeding, watering, comfort-
able environmental air temperature, and the health status of the animals.
Record checks are made for compliance with recordkeeping, health certifica-
tion, and requirements of the regulations.

During FY 1978, APHIS conducted 1,496 inspections at carrier shipping
touminaks.

Searches

Searches are investigations to determine unlicensed and unregistered
businesses that are subject to regulation under the Act. Searches used
to be done at random, a relatively unproductive procedure. Inspection
at carrier and intermediate handler shipping terminals and highway
inspections of in-transit animals and information from the public

rovide leads to unlicensed shippers.

The number of searches conducted in FY 1978 was 3,011 (see appendix,
table 6). \

PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES

Public information support for Veterinary Services animal welfare
activities is handled by the APHIS Information Division. Information
materials generated on animal welfare are distributed through public media.
Mailings are made to target audiences such as humane societies, publishers
of trade magazines, and other national, regional, State, and local organ-
izations that publish information on animal welfare. Regional information
offices of APHIS distribute information of local interest to newspapers and
other local media.

Press Releases and Publications

Press releases issued on animal welfare principally report charges
against licensees and registrants and the outcome of these procedures.
APHIS finds that when it publicizes animal welfare violations, people take
notice and become more diligent in upholding Federal standards of animal
care.


Table 2.--Number of cancelled licenses and inactive registrations (FY 1978)

‘Animal exhibitors Registered
State Licensed research
dealers Licensed | Registered facilities
TOTAL U.S. 985 74 64 35
Alabama sel - - -
Alaska - - - -
Arizona 8 1 1 -
Arkansas 10 7 - -
California 15 14 - 6
Colorado 25 - 1 1
Connecticut 5 2 - -
Delaware 1 - - -
Florida 22 12 1 -
Georgia 8 - 3 L
Hawaii 1 - - -
Idaho 3 2 - -
Illinois 49 4 - 2
‘Indiana 4 4 1 -
Towa 116 - - -
Kansas 237 - - -
Kentucky 2 - 1 -
Louisiana 2 2 1 -
Maine 5 - - 1
Maryland 3 2 2 4
Massachusetts 18 2 - 2
Michigan 7 - 3 -
Minnesota 27 3 8 -
Mississippi 3 - ~ -
Missouri 113 2 1 -
Montana - - - -
Nebraska 29 1 - -
Nevada 1 - 7
New Hampshire 25 - - =
New Jersey 7 2 - 2
New Mexico - - 1 -
New York 25 1 - 3
North Carolina 13 - 3 -
North Dakota 1 - -
Ohio 37 1 2 3
Oklahoma 24 - - -
Oregon 24 4 - -
Pennsylvania 16 5 - 1
Rhode Island - - - 1
South Carolina 6 - 1 -
South Dakota 6 - - -
Tennessee 2 2 3 -
Texas 35 2 3 1
Utah - 2 - -
Vermont 15 - - 1
Virginia 2 - 6 1
Washington 5 - 1 1
West Virginia 2 - -
Wisconsin 10 3 20 4
Wyoming 4 - 1
Puerto Rico 1 1 - -

Virgin Islands
Dist. of Columbia

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Animal
Welfare
Enforcement

FY 1978

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

OF AGRICULTURE

TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

OF REPRESENTATIVES

zn : United States
4 ep) Department
= of Agriculture

Issued
March 1979


Table 7.--Number of cases closed (1978)

Total Penalty
State closed imposed

Cases closed
without prejudice *

Notice
issued

TOTAL U.S. 114

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia

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Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Towa

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Kentucky
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Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri

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Nebraska
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New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
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Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina

South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
District of
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LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Section 13 of the Act requires that any dog or cat (or other animal
designated by the regulations) which is delivered (by specified persons)
in commerce, or received for transportation in commerce, must be accompa-
nied by a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The Department
hag an established system for accreditation of veterinarians who perform
official duties with regard to animal health laws and regulations. Under
this system, the veterinarian is responsible to the Department for the
proper performance of his duties as an accredited veterinarian. Under
consideration is a change in the regulations, by proposed rulemaking,
which would require the health certificate to be issued by a USDA accredited
veterinarian.

I£ the Department is unsuccessful in implementing accreditation re-
quirements, by final rulemaking, the Department will submit to Congress
specific recommendations " ... for legislation to improve the adminis-
tration of this Act or any provisions thereof ...."

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and animal brokers. The Act also requires licensing of dealers handling
hunting dogs, guard dogs, and dogs sold for breeding. However, persons
with limited sales are exempt, if their gross income is not over $500 per
calendar year and sales do not include wild animals, dogs, or cats.

At the end of FY 1978, there were 4,507 Licensed dealers
(appendix, table 1). During the year, 985 dealers dropped their
Licenses (appendix, table 2 } and 781 were newky Licensed.

Animal Exhibitors’

Exhibitors are persons who exhibit animals to the sublic for compensa—
tion if these animals were purchased in commerce or if cheir intended
distribution affects commerce. The term specifically includes animal acts,
carnivals, circuses, and zoos, whether operated for profit or not. Ex-
hibitors must be licensed or registered. Licensed and registered exhibitors,
as well as Federal Agencies exhibiting animals, are required to comply with
USDA standards of animal care.

At the end of FY 1978, there were 924 Licensed and 313 registered
exhibitors. During the year, the number of Licensed exhibitors rose by
76 while the number of registrants declined by 83. Inactivated registrants
numbered 64 (appendix, table 2).

Research Facilities

Research facilities using animals regulated under the Act are subject
to registration. They must comply with the regulations and standards under
the Act and undergo inspections. Types of institutions presently reg-
istered are State-owned and privately owned laboratories, clinics, hospitals,
colleges, universities, drug firms, cosmetic testing firms, and large
scale diagnostic laboratories.

At the end of FY 1978, there were 1,057 active research facilitivs
registered, dnvolving 4,558 inspections at about 2,300 research sites.
Inactivated registrations numbered 35.

Exempt from registration as research facilities are schools below
the college level, institutions not using certain live animals in research,
and Federal agencies. However, Federal agencies must comply with APHIS
standards for animal care and treatment and must send an annual report
on the use of laboratory animals.




Report of the Secretary

Animal of Agriculture
‘alfare to the President of the Senate
Fy 1978 and the Speaker of the House
Enforcement Fy Init of Representatives
INTRODUCTION

The administration and enforcement of the Auimal Welfare Act is the
responsibility of Veterinary Services of the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This
law was enacted in 1966 (P.L. 89-544), amended in 1970 (P.L. 91-579), and
amended in 1976 (P.L. 94-279) by the Congress of the United States.

Pursuant to the regulations published under the 1976 amendments to the
Animal Welfare Act, the Agency reports to Congress on the Federal fiscal
year basis.

ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

Veterinary Services has a field force operating from 18 arezs and
) district offices throughout the United States (see appendix, address
aist). This field force consists of Veterinary Medical Officers, Com-
pliance Officers, Animal Health Technicians, and Animal Health Technician
Aides.
\

The management of field activities in the Animal Welfare program is
divided into five geographical regions fcr the 50 States, Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. Each-
regional animal welfare activity is directed by a Veterinary Medical
Officer. The Regional Directors are located in Hyattsville, MD, near
Washington, DC (see appendix, address list).


CONTENTS

Page

Introduction 1
Enforcement Officials 1
Protected Animals 2
Licensees and Registrants 2
Licensed Dealers , 2
Animal Exhibitors 3
Research Facilities 3
Commercial Carriers and Intermediate Handlers 4
Reports From Research Facilities 4
Registered Research Facilities 4
Federal Research Facilities 5
Inspections 5
New Animal Welfare Specialist Unit 5
Adequate Veterinary Care \ 6
Investigation of Public Complaints 6
relicensing Inspections 6
Recurring Compliance Inspections 6
In-Transit Inspections 7
Searches 7
Public Information Activities 7
Press Releases and Publications 7
Public Correspondence 8
Freedom of Information Activity 8


NORTHERN REGION (Con.)

AREA 4 Veterinarian in Charge
94 West Church Stieet
Pickerington, OH 43147

Phone: (614) 469-5602

Dr. D. R. Stauffer

DISTRICT 1 (OH)
Vacant

DISTRICT 2 (MI)
Dr. R. M. Scott

AREA 5 Veterinarian in Charge

5610 Crawfordsville, Rd., Suite 1000
Indianapolis, IN 46224

Phone: (317) 531-6132

Dr. Paul H. Kramer

DISTRICT 1 (IL)
Dr. W. G. Evans
DISTRICT 2 (IN)
Dr. R. R. Geyer

AREA 6 Veterinarian in Charge
555 Wabasha Street

St. Paul, MN 55102

Phone: (612) 725-7691

DR. B. D. Ward

DISTRICT 1 (MN)
Vacant

DISTRICT 2 (WI)

Dr. A. R. McLaughlin

SOUTHEAST REGION

Regional Director's Office

839 Federal Bldg.

Hyattsville, MD 20782

Phone: (301) 436-8210

Dr. M. J. Tillery, Regional Director
Dr. D. Philson, Asst. Reg. Director

AREA 7 Veterinarian in Charge
P.O. Box 348, Suite 220
Maryland Farms

Brentwood, TN 37207

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SOUTHEAST REGION (Con.)

Phone: (615) 849-5594
Dr. J. B. Anderson

DISTRICT 1 (KY)
Dr. P. W. Winner
DISTRICT 2 (TN)
Dr. J.H. Duke

AREA 8 Veterinarian in Charge

400 Milner Bldg.

Lamar and Pearl Streets
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 969-4307
Dr. S. C. Gartman

DISTRICT 1 (MS)

Dr. R. A. Rice
DISTRICT 2 (AL)
Dr. F. Hines

AREA 9 Veterinarian in Charge

P.O. Box 11598
Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: (803) 765-5612
Dr. N. E. Schulz

DISTRICT 1 (SC, NC)
Dr. D. H. Person
DISTRICT 2 (GA)
\Dr. P. M. Eppele

AREA 10 Veterinarian in Charge

P.O. Box 660400

Miami Springs, FL 33166
Phone: (305) 592-3210
Dr. W. W. Bird

DISTRICT 1 (PR, VI)
Dr. C. H. Miranda
DISTRICT 2 (FL)
Dr. A. E. Hall

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Regional Director's Office
844 Federal Bldg.
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: (301) 436-8220