USDA FACILITY REPORT
Missouri Down Under
Van Buren, Missouri 63965 - P.O. Box 1001
Animals on Record
- Red Kangaroo88
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds48
- Domestic Goat45
- Domestic Guinea Pig28
- Mountain Coati12
- Domestic Rabbit11
- African Crested Porcupine10
- Ring-Tailed Lemur8
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog8
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- Eastern European Hedgehog8
- Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo6
- Alpaca6
- Serval5
- Northern/Eurasian Lynx5
- Barred Owl4
- Laughing Kookaburra4
- Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec4
- White Cockatoo4
- Scarlet Macaw4
- Egyptian Fruit Bat4
- Patagonian Cavy3
- Fennec Fox2
- Dromedary Camel2
- New Guinea Singing Dog2
- Cattle2
- Sun Parakeet2
- Arctic Fox2
- Red-Lored Parrot1
- Zebu1
- Cattle0
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 4 more inspections · 3 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Apr 26, 2023The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (3 narratives, 3 citations).
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Missouri Down Under. 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 Missouri Down Under
Is Missouri Down Under a USDA-licensed breeder?
Missouri Down Under holds USDA license number 43-C-0407 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Missouri Down Under have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 3 violations at this facility (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 Missouri Down Under last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Missouri Down Under was on Dec 9, 2025, and the facility has 7 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Missouri Down Under located?
Missouri Down Under is located in Van Buren, Missouri. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Missouri to compare inspection records before you decide.
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