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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Lavern Yoder

Topeka, Indiana 46571 - 1843 W Lake Street

B+
10 Inspections
5 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Oct 26, 2017, about 9 years ago. USDA inspects licensed facilities every 1-3 years, and some licenses lapse. Confirm the breeder is still active before you rely on this record.
License: 32-C-0178 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Oct 26, 2017 Address: 1843 W Lake Street USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds99
  • Domestic Goat94
  • White-Tailed Deer58
  • North American Black Bear43
  • Domestic Guinea Pig36
  • Patagonian Cavy35
  • Tiger34
  • Striped Skunk24
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)24
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  • Domestic Pig20
  • Alpaca18
  • Puma15
  • Raccoon15
  • Fallow Deer15
  • Ring-Tailed Lemur15
  • Coyote14
  • Elk13
  • Llama13
  • Lion10
  • Domestic Dromedary Camel9
  • Eastern Cottontail Rabbit8
  • Domestic Rabbit8
  • Dromedary Camel8
  • Grizzly Bear7
  • Crab-Eating Macaque7
  • African Crested Porcupine6
  • Arctic Fox6
  • Cape Porcupine6
  • Rhesus Macaque6
  • Syrian Brown Bear5
  • Vietnamese Warty Pig5
  • Gray Wolf5
  • Olive Baboon4
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)4
  • Cattle4
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)4
  • Black-Tailed Prairie Dog3
  • South American Coati3
  • Bobcat3
  • Leopard3
  • White-Headed3
  • Brown-Headed Spider Monkey2
  • Japanese Macaque2
  • Malayan Sun Bear2
  • Domestic Yak1
  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo1
  • Common Brown Lemur1
  • Weeper Capuchin1
  • Vervet1
  • Bennett's Wallaby1

Inspection History

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+ 7 more inspections · 5 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

10
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Oct 26, 2017 · records through Oct 1, 2026
5
Violations Documented
5 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Aug 2, 2017
3.127(a) Non-Critical
FACILITIES, OUTDOOR.
Pens containing several species were found without sufficient shade. The foxes, wolves and coyotes are housed in
pens that have shelters but do not have any additional shade in addition to the shelters provided. The anim...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (5 narratives, 5 citations).

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Lavern Yoder. 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 Lavern Yoder

Is Lavern Yoder a USDA-licensed breeder?

Lavern Yoder holds USDA license number 32-C-0178 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Lavern Yoder have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 5 violations at this facility (5 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 Lavern Yoder last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Lavern Yoder was on Oct 26, 2017, and the facility has 10 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Lavern Yoder located?

Lavern Yoder is located in Topeka, Indiana. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Indiana to compare inspection records before you decide.

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