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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Rodney Stahl

Wellsburg, Iowa 50680 - 16519 185th St

F
12 Inspections
22 Total Violations
2 Critical
6 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Mar 30, 2023, about 3 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: 42-C-0236 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Mar 30, 2023 Address: 16519 185th St USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Goat124
  • Cattle57
  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds44
  • Zebu31
  • Patagonian Cavy26
  • Llama26
  • Domestic Pig20
  • Dromedary Camel17
  • American Bison16
Show all 28 species
  • Chinchilla15
  • Degu15
  • Domestic Rabbit14
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)11
  • Burchell’s10
  • Striped Skunk9
  • Capybara9
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)8
  • South American Coati7
  • Alpaca7
  • African Crested Porcupine7
  • Kinkajou6
  • Yak6
  • Common Eland4
  • Asiatic Water Buffalo4
  • Dog Adult4
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog4
  • Nilgai3
  • Sugar Glider2

Inspection History

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

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+ 9 more inspections · 22 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

12
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Mar 30, 2023 · records through Oct 1, 2026
22
Violations Documented
2 Critical · 3 Direct · 17 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Mar 30, 2023
2.40(b)(2) Non-Critical
Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
One male mini zebu was observed by inspectors to have severely overgrown hooves on all four limbs. The toes on each
hoof were curved upward and the animal walked with placing weight on the heel of the hoof. This mini zeb...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (22 narratives, 22 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 Rodney Stahl. 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 Rodney Stahl

Is Rodney Stahl a USDA-licensed breeder?

Rodney Stahl holds USDA license number 42-C-0236 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Rodney Stahl have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 22 violations at this facility (2 critical, 3 direct, 17 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 Rodney Stahl last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Rodney Stahl was on Mar 30, 2023, and the facility has 12 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Rodney Stahl located?

Rodney Stahl is located in Wellsburg, Iowa. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Iowa to compare inspection records before you decide.

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