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Element Research Group

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443

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License: 41-R-0093 Type: R Last Inspected: Feb 26, 2026
7 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

DOMESTIC PIG / POTBELLY PIG / MICRO PIG: 112 DOG ADULT: 21 DOMESTIC RABBIT / EUROPEAN RABBIT: 13 SHEEP INCLUDING ALL DOMESTIC BREEDS: 12 DOMESTIC GOAT: 3
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Inspection History

7 inspections on record

Feb 26, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 60 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jul 9, 2025
No Violations
Jun 27, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 76 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Aug 30, 2024
No Violations
Mar 19, 2024
No Violations
Jun 13, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 18 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jun 17, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 7 · Type: Class R - Research Facility

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Element Research Group. 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Element Research Group

Is Element Research Group a USDA-licensed breeder?

Element Research Group holds USDA license number 41-R-0093 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Element Research Group have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Element Research Group. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Element Research Group last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Element Research Group was on Feb 26, 2026, and the facility has 7 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Element Research Group located?

Element Research Group is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Minnesota to compare inspection records before you decide.

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