Animals housed inhumanely by animal dealer
West Chester, PA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Aug 31, 1995
County: Chester

Disposition: USDA Citation

Persons of Interest:
» John W Somers
» Elizabeth J Somers - Civil Case

For failing to respond to USDA charges, administrative law judges issued the following decision:

Licensed animal dealers John W. and Elizabeth J. Somers, president and vice president of B&J Birds Eye, Inc., in West Chester, Pa., had their license suspended for one year and were assessed a civil penalty of $5,000.

The Somers and B&J Birds Eye failed to:

--provide a suitable method for the rapid elimination of excess water and wastes from housing facilities for animals;

--provide sufficient space for animals in primary enclosures;

--maintain primary enclosures for animals in a clean and sanitary condition;

--keep the premises clean and in good repair and free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste, and discarded matter;

--establish and maintain programs of disease control and prevention, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care under the supervision and assistance of a doctor of veterinary medicine; and

--maintain records of the acquisition, disposition, description, and identification of animals as required.

References

• Aphis/Usda - September 22, 1995

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