Original inspection reports from 2003 - 2007 are accessible through the links below (in PDF). Findings from the reports of particular concern and any specific references to chimpanzees are highlighted below.
INSPECTION: September 17, 2003
No non-compliances.
INSPECTION: March 25, 2004
Housing facilities, general — Citations:
Building 10-B is a two story structure housing chimpanzees on both floors. There is a crack in floor-wall junction of second story. This wall is separated from chimps by a 3 foot wide corridor. Although this leak does not seem to allow effluent contact with chimps the potential is present and repair is necessary. Correct by 5-15-04.
Primary enclosures — Citations:
Failure to meet minimum cage size for one section of group-housed chimpanzees.
28 adult chimps housed in various groups in room 100. Cages have 43 square feet of floor space and are non-compliant if 2 or more chimps housed in enclosure.
Failure to meet minimum cage size for 2 chimpanzees housed in a cage sized for baboons.
Room 103 - 2 chimps housed in 10 sq foot baboon cages which obviously does not meet space requirements.
Failure to meet minimum cage size requirements for 31 adult chimpanzees who are allotted less than the required amount for vertical space.
Room 200 - 31 adult chimps housed in various sized enclosures. Floor space adequate but vertical space is only 83 instead of 84 inches. Correct these [the above] non-compliances by 3-25-05.
Supposedly, these citations will be corrected when the Primadomes are completed. [See next inspection: December 7, 2004]
The facility was given one year to correct these items by March 25, 2005.
Later extended to August 26, 2005 while Primadomes are completed.
INSPECTION: December 7, 2004
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee — Citations:
IACUC cited for failing to correct non-compliances noted during the IACUCs inspections.
Peeling paint in Buildings 27, 28 and 29 were cited in IACUC inspections of Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004 and Fall 2004. There was obviously no emphasis placed on correction of these non-compliances by Institutional Official. Correct by 1-7-05.
Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care — Citations:
Cited for not providing adequate veterinary care to an obviously neglected and emaciated mother chimpanzee with a 5 month old infant. When questioned, staff didn’t seem to be aware of the problem or have a plan in place for her care.
They [APHIS inspectors] observed an apparently very low weight female with a 5 month old baby. When attendants were questioned about this animal the story was sketchy. It seems they were treating it [sic] with supportive therapy not officially prescribed by veterinary staff. Also, records indicated animal was released from clinic in October but was still physically there but not under a treatment regimen. We had trouble determining the exact status of this animal using either verbal information or records.
Facility must establish more effective communication with veterinary staff and more detailed record keeping procedures in this area. Correct by 12-20-04.
Outdoor housing facilities — Citations
Providing insufficient heating for a population of 900 African Green monkeys housed outside.
900 African Green monkeys are housed in outdoor corn crib housing. Heat is provided using heating elements placed on outside of plastic barrels in mini cribs. These elements are too small to heat entire circumference of barrels therefore heat only one side.
Elements need to be large enough and of sufficient heating capacity to warm entire barrel to keep animals warm. Correct by
1-7-05.Some of the elements mentioned above are broken and need to be replaced. Correct by 1-7-05.
Primary enclosures — Citations:
Same as before, but inspector noted that Primadomes are under construction.
These non-compliances have not been corrected since last inspection but have until March 25, 2005 correction date to be corrected. Correction procedures involve building of primadomes and planned relocation of some of these affected chimps to Chimp Haven upon completion. Primadome construction is on time and should be completed by March 2005 at which time affected chimps will be relocated to compliant housing.
Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being — Citations:
Cited for providing inadequate environmental enhancement for single-housed primates.
The environment of single-housed primates is rather mundane. About 10 percent or fewer cages have a swinging perch. The bulk of enrichment is food supplements and some toys. A greater emphasis will need to be placed on more innovative and imaginative enrichment procedures.
Cleaning, sanitation, housekeeping and pest control — Citations:
Cited for wetting animals with hoses during cleaning. Seven citations for improperly sanitizing cages and animals’ living quarters:
This facility cleans cages daily using disinfectant solution followed by hosing. We observed several wet primates shortly after or during cleaning and hosing.
Ceilings of some rooms in Buildings 31 & 37 have mold growth on ceilings. This is evidence of failure to control humidity and/or failure to clean adequately.
INSPECTION: July 19, 2005
Primary enclosures — Citations:
25 adult chimps housed in various groups in room 100 of Building 10. Cages provide 43 square feet of floor space and are non-compliant if 2 or more chimps housed in enclosure.
28 adult chimps housed in various sized enclosures in room 200 of Building 10. Floor space is adequate but vertical space is 83 instead of 84 inches high.
INSPECTION: July 26, 2006
All items in compliance this date
Housing facilities, general – Citations:
[Cited for drainage and waste disposal problems.] All drains must be properly constructed, installed and maintained… standing puddles of water in animal areas must be mopped up or drained so that the animals stay dry.
For outdoor corrals housing rhesus macaques… these areas must be configured to allow for rapid drainage of water to allow animals to remain dry at time of capture and to minimize water sources for vermin. Correct by: 6-30-07.
Primary enclosures – Citations:
Indoor/outdoor facility housing approximately 28 chimpanzees… in Room 101 in Building 10 has peeled paint and pitted concrete surfaces which preclude adequate cleaning and sanitation. This can be harmful to the chimps housed within by serving as a reservoir for disease agents which would be killed with proper sanitation. Correct by: 7-30-07.
[The same situation applies for the indoor macaque housing and for another animal enclosure, all to be corrected by 7-30-07.]
