USDA FACILITY REPORT
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853 - Office Of Research Integrity And Assurance
Animals on Record
- Prairie Vole6,188
- Cattle3,291
- Domestic Horse2,271
- European Common Vole1,551
- Dog Adult743
- Cattle518
- Gambian Pouched Rat372
- Golden Hamster349
- Cat Adult196
Show all 27 species
- Jamaican Fruit-Eating Bat195
- Turkish Spiny Mouse192
- Common Tree Shrew151
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds140
- Chihuahuan Grasshopper Mouse133
- Cairo Spiny Mouse92
- Donkey88
- Syrian73
- Domestic Pig56
- House Mouse55
- Naked Mole-Rat39
- Syrian36
- Chinchilla23
- Domestic Ferret19
- Domestic Rabbit16
- European Rabbit8
- House Mouse3
- Chinchilla (Domesticated)2
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 12 more inspections · 5 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Sep 23, 2024The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (5 narratives, 5 citations).
The full report includes:
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Cornell University. 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 Cornell University
Is Cornell University a USDA-licensed breeder?
Cornell University holds USDA license number 21-R-0119 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Cornell University have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 5 violations at this facility (1 critical, 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 Cornell University last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Cornell University was on Jun 23, 2026, and the facility has 15 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Cornell University located?
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in New York to compare inspection records before you decide.
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