Good Dog Breeder Esther Mae Zimmerman East Earl, PA

Esther Mae Zimmerman - dog breeder - USDA License No. 23-A-0268

Esther Mae Zimmerman has a perfect record of over four (4) years of excellent inspection reports.  AJs Angel Kennels has never had any direct violation sited in any of inspections of his state-of-the-art kennel.  

USDA APHID inspection requirements for professional dog breeders: 

For nearly 50 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has enforced the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to protect certain animals from inhumane treatment and neglect.  Congress passed the AWA in 1966 and strengthened the law through amendments in 1970, 1976, 1985, 1990, 2002, 2007, and 2008.  The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) administers the AWA, its standards, and its regulations. 

The AWA requires that basic standards of care and treatment be provided for certain animals bred and sold for use as pets, used in biomedical research, transported commercially, or exhibited to the public.  Individuals who operate facilities in these categories must provide their animals with adequate care and treatment in the areas of housing, handling, sanitation, nutrition, water, veterinary care, and protection from extreme weather and temperatures.  Although Federal requirements establish basic standards, regulated businesses are encouraged to exceed these standards. 

The AWA regulates the care and treatment of warmblooded animals, except those (such as farm animals) that are used for food, fiber, or other agricultural purposes.  Currently, coldblooded animals, such as snakes and alligators, are exempt from coverage under the Act.  Animal shelters and pounds are regulated if they sell dogs or cats to dealers or research facilities.  Pets owned by private citizens are not regulated. 

The AWA regulates the care and treatment of warmblooded animals, except those (such as farm animals) that are used for food, fiber, or other agricultural purposes.  Currently, coldblooded animals, such as snakes and alligators, are exempt from coverage under the Act.  Animal shelters and pounds are regulated if they sell dogs or cats to dealers or research facilities.  Pets owned by private citizens are not regulated.    

The AWA requires that all individuals or businesses dealing with animals covered under the law must be licensed or registered with APHIS 

Regulated research facilities include hospitals, colleges and universities, diagnostic laboratories, and many private firms in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.  In addition to providing basic standards of veterinary care and animal husbandry, regulated research facilities must provide dogs with the opportunity for exercise and promote  the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates used in laboratories.  Researchers must use methods to avoid or minimize discomfort, distress, and pain to the regulated animals unless withholding such methods is scientifically  justified.  The AWA also forbids the unnecessary duplication of previous experiments using regulated animals. 

Research facilities must establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee to oversee the use of animals in experiments.  This committee is responsible for ensuring that the facility remains in compliance with the AWA and for providing documentation of all areas of compliance to APHIS.  The committee must be composed of at least three members, including one veterinarian and one person who is not affiliated with the facility in any way  

Attending veterinarians play a crucial role in ensuring the humane treatment of animals under the Animal Welfare Act.  Dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities employ attending veterinarians to provide adequate veterinary care to their animals and to oversee other aspects of animal care and use.  In this role, veterinarians have the opportunity to expand their practice, provide veterinary care to a large number of diverse kinds of animals, and work alongside their clients and Animal Care to ensure the humane treatment of more than two million regulated animals.

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was passed to assure that humane care is provided to animals sold as pets or used in research, experimentation, or exhibition. As an attending veterinarian working with the licensee or registrant of a facility regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the provision of adequate veterinary care and overseeing the adequacy of other aspects of animal care and use.   

This module explains the role of the part-time attending veterinarian, their relationship with a USDA-regulated facility and USDA inspectors, and general knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act. Full-time attending veterinarians for USDA-regulated facilities will also find this presentation helpful.    

After completing this module, you will:

  • Know some of the benefits of becoming an attending veterinarian

  • Understand the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare regulations for facilities with a part-time attending veterinarian

  • Be able to explain the regulatory requirements of licensees and registrants to provide veterinary care

  • Be able to explain the role of the part-time attending veterinarian

  • Be able to describe the elements of programs of adequate veterinary care

  • Understand why a USDA inspector may contact you to ask about veterinary care at a regulated facility for which you are serving as an attending veterinarian

Completion of this module is estimated to take 50 minutes, but will vary depending on your familiarity with the information presented. Links to documents and resources that explain in detail the role of the part-time attending veterinarian are provided throughout the module.

Star Dog Breeder Esther Mae Zimmerman East Earl, PA

  • Esther Mae Zimmermant passed all required inspections for 2020-21
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman has a Pennsylvania licensed attending veterinarian.
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman has in place daily socialization and exercise program, approved by the attending licensed veterinarian, for all of her adult dogs and puppies.
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman feeds all of her adult dogs and puppies only premium dog foods.
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman provides veterinary care, inoculations, dewormings, and proper grooming for all of her adult dogs and puppies.
  • All of Esther Mae Zimmerman's breeding males and females have been certified free of one or more potential congenital defects by licensed veterinarians.
  • All of Esther Mae Zimmerman's dogs have two or more points towards the Championship titles.
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman has attended over 6 hours of ongoing breeder educational seminars for 2020-21.
  • Esther Mae Zimmerman has participated in 2 or more dog shows for 2020-21. 


Ester Mae Zimmerman dog breeder Official Web Site

Esther Mae Zimmerman: Professional Dog Breeder in East Earl, PA - About Us

Esther Mae Zimmerman are professional dog breeders located in the beautiful countryside of central Pennsylvania. Esther Mae Zimmerman offers the finest quality healthy puppies. All of our wonderful puppy's Mothers and Fathers have been screened and certified free of one or more genetic defects. All dogs and puppies sold are certified by licensed veterinarians as healthy and up to date on all vaccines and dewormings. If you are looking for a happy and healthy new 4-legged family member, call Esther Mae Zimmerman today! 


Esther Mae Zimmerman dog breeder OFA

ACA News Investigations have revealed dog breeder Loren Nolt conducts extensive veterinary certifications on the mothers and father of puppies. Loren Nolt’s veterinarians oversee all aspects of both the genetic physical health and daily socialization programs he has in place at his state-of-the-art kennel.  During the investigation reports viewed Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) verified certificates detailing the high degree of veterinary oversight and extensive testing professional dog breeder Loren Nolt preforms on the father and mothers of the puppies. 

 

Loren Nolt’s family-owned kennel is located in East Earl, PA.  Loren Nolt is a professional dog show handler and has received awards and "Achievement of Excellence" for several years in a row.  These awards demonstrate the highest level of accomplishment responsible dog breeders work towards to be proclaimed the finest in the nation.  Requirements for these awards can be found at https:www.starbreeder.org/requirements.aspx
 
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