Animal Care Program Oversight of Dog Breeder Inspections

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Date Issued

Monday, February 3, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Agriculture OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Agriculture

Components

Animal Plant Health Inspection Service

Report Number

33601-0001-22

Report Description

USDA OIG assessed whether dog breeders corrected previous noncompliances and whether the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service carried out enforcement actions for substantiated Animal Welfare Act violations.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 1 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use	Additional Details
3	Yes	$0	$0
We recommend that APHIS develop and implement a process to ensure that inspectors are consistent throughout their inspection of the dog breeder’s facility to reduce the occurrence of missed items for review.