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Exemplar Genetics

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa 51250

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License: 42-R-0044 Type: R Last Inspected: Apr 22, 2026
38 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

DOMESTIC PIG / POTBELLY PIG / MICRO PIG: 12,704 DOMESTIC PIG: 2,745
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Inspection History

38 inspections on record

Apr 22, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 138 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 3, 2026
No Violations
Jan 13, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 370 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jun 16, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 105 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jan 15, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 334 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Oct 22, 2024
No Violations
May 6, 2024
No Violations
Dec 13, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 206 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Nov 21, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 919 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 30, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 106 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jan 10, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 196 · Type: FOCUSED INSPECTION
Dec 1, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 840 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jun 16, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 144 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 17, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 253 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Dec 15, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 1,154 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Sep 14, 2021
No Violations
Feb 23, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 220 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jan 28, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 1,166 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 5, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 510 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 3, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 1,413 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Apr 4, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 524 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 7, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 1,086 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Oct 2, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 42 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Aug 20, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 115 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Apr 26, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 591 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 13, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 815 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Aug 29, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 100 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 25, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 941 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jan 26, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 317 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 18, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 74 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 1, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 148 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 1, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 643 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jul 28, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 68 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Apr 7, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 311 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 6, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 580 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 20, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 71 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 14, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 224 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 7, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 725 · Type: Class R - Research Facility

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This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Exemplar Genetics. 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.

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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 Exemplar Genetics

Is Exemplar Genetics a USDA-licensed breeder?

Exemplar Genetics holds USDA license number 42-R-0044 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Exemplar Genetics have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was Exemplar Genetics last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Exemplar Genetics was on Apr 22, 2026, and the facility has 38 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Exemplar Genetics located?

Exemplar Genetics is located in Sioux Center, Iowa. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Iowa to compare inspection records before you decide.

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