USDA FACILITY REPORT
Cynthia D Darling
Sparta, Missouri 65753 - 1226 LIARS LAKE RD
Animals on Record
- Cattle1,203
- Domestic Goat344
- Sika Deer306
- Nilgai289
- Barbary Sheep267
- American Bison216
- Zebu183
- Pere David's Deer176
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds113
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- Ring-Tailed Lemur111
- Domestic Pig103
- Elk73
- Common Eland61
- Alpaca60
- Domestic Rabbit58
- Nubian Ibex52
- Asiatic Water Buffalo39
- Llama29
- Common Marmoset20
- Fennec Fox15
- Cape Porcupine13
- African Crested Porcupine12
- Brown Capuchin12
- Red-Handed Tamarin10
- Vietnamese Warty Pig10
- White-Tailed Deer8
- Dromedary Camel7
- Cotton-Top Tamarin6
- Urial Sheep4
- Patagonian Cavy2
- Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)2
- Rhesus Macaque1
- Burchell’s1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 17 more inspections · 7 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Jun 5, 2023The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (7 narratives, 7 citations).
The full report includes:
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Cynthia D Darling. 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 Cynthia D Darling
Is Cynthia D Darling a USDA-licensed breeder?
Cynthia D Darling holds USDA license number 43-B-3716 (B), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Cynthia D Darling have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 7 violations at this facility (1 direct, 6 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 Cynthia D Darling last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Cynthia D Darling was on Aug 5, 2024, and the facility has 20 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Cynthia D Darling located?
Cynthia D Darling is located in Sparta, Missouri. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Missouri to compare inspection records before you decide.
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