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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Chris Nelson

West Point, Nebraska 68788 - 73521 638th Ave

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34 Inspections
8 Total Violations
1 Critical
2 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Jan 20, 2023, about 3 years ago. USDA inspects licensed facilities every 1-3 years, and some licenses lapse. Confirm the breeder is still active before you rely on this record.
License: 47-B-0119 Type: Class B (dealer) Last Inspected: Jan 20, 2023 Address: 73521 638th Ave USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Guinea Pig120
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)97
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog67
  • Domestic Ferret52
  • Mongolian Gerbil51
  • Domestic Pig42
  • Chinchilla36
  • Degu35
  • Hedgehog34
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  • Alpaca33
  • Guinea Pigs28
  • Llama27
  • Sugar Glider24
  • Patagonian Cavy22
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)21
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)18
  • Syrian18
  • Red Kangaroo16
  • Syrian15
  • Domestic Rabbit14
  • Common Yellow-Toothed Cavy6
  • South American Coati6
  • African Crested Porcupine6
  • Dromedary Camel6
  • Kinkajou5
  • Ring-Tailed Lemur5
  • Arctic Fox5
  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo4
  • Groundhog4
  • Zebra-Donkey Hybrid3
  • Mountain Coati3
  • Hazel Dormouse3
  • African Brush-Tailed Porcupine3
  • White-Nosed Coati3
  • Bennett's Wallaby2
  • Asiatic Water Buffalo2
  • Yak2
  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds2
  • Nilgai1
  • Burchell’s1
  • Zebu1
  • Cattle1
  • Domestic Goat1
  • American Mink1
  • Southern Three-Banded Armadillo1
  • Siberian Chipmunk1
  • Black-And-White Ruffed Lemur1
  • Fennec Fox1
  • Mountain Zebra1
  • Grey Forest Wallaby1

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 31 more inspections · 8 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

34
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Jan 20, 2023 · records through Oct 1, 2026
8
Violations Documented
1 Critical · 3 Direct · 4 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Jun 19, 2021
2.132(d) Direct Repeat
Procurement of dogs, cats, and other animals; dealers.
A Zebra foal (from Millersburg, OH) and four Russian foxes (Chapman, NE), were accepted for consignment at the
Fremont Exotic Animal auction. The owners of these animals do not have a USDA license. The sale of exotic ani...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (8 narratives, 8 citations).

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Chris Nelson. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.

Frequently asked questions about Chris Nelson

Is Chris Nelson a USDA-licensed breeder?

Chris Nelson holds USDA license number 47-B-0119 (B), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Chris Nelson have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 8 violations at this facility (1 critical, 3 direct, 4 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Chris Nelson last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Chris Nelson was on Jan 20, 2023, and the facility has 34 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Chris Nelson located?

Chris Nelson is located in West Point, Nebraska. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Nebraska to compare inspection records before you decide.

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