USDA FACILITY REPORT
Cole Reeves
Hico, Texas 76457 - 1835 W. FM 219
Animals on Record
- Domestic Goat390
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds48
- Fallow Deer28
- Cattle22
- Llama14
- Red Kangaroo13
- Alpaca13
- Dromedary Camel12
- Patagonian Cavy9
Show all 16 species
- Asiatic Water Buffalo8
- African Crested Porcupine8
- Cattle8
- Zebu4
- Burchell’s2
- Bennett's Wallaby1
- Zebra-Donkey Hybrid1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 1 more inspection · 1 violation in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Jan 14, 2025The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation.
The full report includes:
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Cole Reeves. 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 Cole Reeves
Is Cole Reeves a USDA-licensed breeder?
Cole Reeves holds USDA license number 74-C-1150 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Cole Reeves have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 1 violation at this facility (1 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 Cole Reeves last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Cole Reeves was on Feb 18, 2026, and the facility has 4 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Cole Reeves located?
Cole Reeves is located in Hico, Texas. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Texas to compare inspection records before you decide.
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