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United States Department of Agriculture CTHOMAS

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000846610

Inspection Report

Alpha Genesis Inc Customer ID: 905


95 CASTLE HALL RD Certificate: 56-B-0120
YEMASSEE, SC 29945
Site: 001
ALPHA GENESIS INC

Type: RE-LICENSE INSPECTION


Date: 31-JAN-2023

3.75(c)(3)
Housing facilities, general.
An accumulation of brown debris covered the entire length of the perches and/or enrichment items in six enclosures. A

lack of proper cleaning and sanitization can lead to harboring of disease-causing organisms that can produce negative

health impacts on the primates. Hard surfaces with which nonhuman primates come into contact with must be spot-

cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.84 of this subpart to prevent accumulations of excreta or disease

hazards.

Correct by February 12, 2023.

3.77(a)
Sheltered housing facilities.
Upon inspection, multiple sheltered enclosures housing the cynomolgus macaques had recorded temperature readings

outside of the required ranges of 45F - 85F. Per review of facility standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding

temperatures during extreme weather conditions, staff are instructed to record temperatures at the housing enclosures

when these readings are not within acceptable range. While the day staff and overnight security are supposed to follow-

up, no records were available to confirm these cold temperatures were corrected in a timely manner.

Prepared By: CARLA THOMAS Date:


USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 03-FEB-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER

Received by Title: Authorized Person Date:


03-FEB-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture CTHOMAS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000846610

Inspection Report

Failure to ensure ambient temperatures are appropriate during cold temperatures can result in hazardous and

uncomfortable conditions for the primates housed. The sheltered part of sheltered housing facilities must be sufficiently

heated and cooled when necessary to protect the nonhuman primates from temperature extremes, and to provide for their

health and well-being. The ambient temperature in the sheltered part of the facility must not fall below 45 °F (7.2 °C) for

more than 4 consecutive hours when nonhuman primates are present, and must not rise above 85 °F (29.5 °C) for more

than 4 consecutive hours when nonhuman primates are present to ensure the comfort and well-being of the animals.

Correct by February 12, 2023.

3.80(a)(2)(i)
Primary enclosures.
Sharp projecting edges on a damaged metal plate were observed at the base of an access gate inside an outdoor corral

primary enclosure. The protruding metal pieces may cause injury to the animals contained within the enclosure. Per the

regulations, primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they have no sharp points or edges that

could injure the nonhuman primates.

Correct by February 12, 2023.

3.82(a)
Feeding.
One feed bin in an outdoor enclosure contained evidence of mold and contained a moldy biscuit. Consumption of moldy

feed can cause detrimental effects on the health of the nonhuman primate. Per the regulations, the food must be clean,

wholesome and palatable to the animals.

Prepared By: CARLA THOMAS Date:


USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 03-FEB-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER

Received by Title: Authorized Person Date:


03-FEB-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture CTHOMAS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000846610

Inspection Report

Corrected during the inspection.

3.84(c)
Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The grounds and surrounding area directly below the elevated outdoor sheltered areas has accumulated sludge, excreta,

and food waste. Although the increase in sludge has been impacted by recent rainfall these surrounding areas, the

accumulation has not been addressed by husbandry practices. Additionally, used medical supplies, mechanical

equipment, and general construction debris were found throughout the grounds and in enclosures where primates had

access to the debris.

Increased accumulations of debris and waste foster breeding grounds for pests and can impact the health of the animals

housed in the enclosures.

Premises must be kept free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste, and discarded matter. Weeds, grass, and bushes must

be controlled so as to facilitate cleaning of the premises and pest control.

Correct by: February 12, 2023.

This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “B” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the

applicant and facility representatives.

All items must be in compliance within 2 more inspections or by April 4, 2023, 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.

Prepared By: CARLA THOMAS Date:


USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 03-FEB-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER

Received by Title: Authorized Person Date:


03-FEB-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture CTHOMAS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000846610

Inspection Report

Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires.

Additional Inspectors:

MARY ANN MCBRIDE, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER

Prepared By: CARLA THOMAS Date:


USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 03-FEB-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER

Received by Title: Authorized Person Date:


03-FEB-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 905
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 31-Jan-2023

Species Inspected
Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection
905 56-B-0120 001 ALPHA GENESIS INC 31-JAN-2023

Count Scientific Name Common Name


CRAB-EATING MACAQUE /
003527 Macaca fascicularis
CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY
002724 Macaca mulatta RHESUS MACAQUE
BROWN CAPUCHIN / TUFTED
000060 Sapajus appella
CAPUCHIN

006311 Total

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