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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Mike Loss

Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 - 5869 Barbeau Road NW

D
14 Inspections
4 Total Violations
1 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 41-A-0257 Type: Class A (breeder) Last Inspected: May 30, 2025 Address: 5869 Barbeau Road NW USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Southern Flying Squirrel168
  • Java Sparrow150
  • White-Tailed Deer68
  • Snowshoe Hare60
  • Black-Tailed Prairie Dog45
  • Reeve's Muntjac39
  • Sika Deer33
  • Domestic Guinea Pig31
  • North American Porcupine28
Show all 24 species
  • Northern Flying Squirrel26
  • Cockatiel26
  • Eastern Grey Squirrel22
  • Cut-Throat20
  • Bobcat19
  • Canadian Lynx18
  • American Red Squirrel15
  • Variegated Rock Squirrel13
  • White-Tailed Jack Rabbit10
  • Gouldian Finch9
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel8
  • Village Weaver4
  • Eurasian Magpie4
  • Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel2
  • Southern Amazon Red Squirrel2

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 11 more inspections · 4 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

14
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: May 30, 2025 · records through Oct 1, 2026
4
Violations Documented
1 Critical · 3 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Nov 9, 2022
2.1(b)(2)(ii) Non-Critical
Requirements and application
The licensee sold 5 bobcat kittens to a USDA licensed exotic/wild animal B Dealer for regulated purposes. The licensee
does not have the appropriate authorization for exotic and wild felids on his current license. Sellin...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (4 narratives, 4 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 Mike Loss. 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 Mike Loss

Is Mike Loss a USDA-licensed breeder?

Mike Loss holds USDA license number 41-A-0257 (A), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Mike Loss have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 4 violations at this facility (1 critical, 3 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 Mike Loss last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Mike Loss was on May 30, 2025, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Mike Loss located?

Mike Loss is located in Brainerd, Minnesota. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Minnesota to compare inspection records before you decide.

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