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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Thomas & Pamela Sellner

Manchester, Iowa 52057 - Thomas J Sellner

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31 Inspections
120 Total Violations
1 Critical
68 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Nov 5, 2019, about 6 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-0084 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Nov 5, 2019 Address: Thomas J Sellner USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds1,192
  • Domestic Goat380
  • Degu271
  • Domestic Guinea Pig183
  • Raccoon148
  • Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet126
  • Kinkajou103
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)93
  • Llama88
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  • Hamadryas Baboon85
  • Chinchilla80
  • Sugar Glider76
  • Striped Skunk69
  • Domestic Pig65
  • Patagonian Cavy62
  • Groundhog62
  • Brown Bear60
  • Coyote54
  • Tiger46
  • North American Black Bear44
  • Puma43
  • Cattle43
  • Domestic Rabbit43
  • Dog Adult37
  • Fennec Fox32
  • Wilson's Spiny Mouse32
  • South American Coati31
  • Greater Bushbaby30
  • Zebu29
  • Syrian26
  • Rhesus Macaque24
  • Lion23
  • Virginia Opossum20
  • Bobcat19
  • Rhesus Macaque *male18
  • Capybara18
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)18
  • Cape Porcupine17
  • Cat Adult17
  • Dromedary Camel16
  • Fallow Deer16
  • Vervet16
  • Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth15
  • Serval15
  • Ring-Tailed Lemur15
  • Hazel Dormouse12
  • Grey Short-Tailed Opossum11
  • Grizzly Bear10
  • White-Nosed Coati9
  • Wolf/Dog Hybrid9
  • American Red Squirrel9
  • Small-Eared Bushbaby8
  • Gray Fox8
  • Berbera Gerbil8
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)7
  • African Crested Porcupine6
  • African Soft-Furred Rat6
  • Black-And-White Ruffed Lemur5
  • Domestic Dromedary Camel4
  • Douglas's Squirrel4
  • Red Ruffed Lemur4
  • Domestic Ferret4
  • Domestic Pig3
  • Common Marmoset3
  • Naked Mole-Rat3
  • Domestic Dog2
  • Pig-Tailed Macaque2
  • Gray Wolf2
  • Bennett's Wallaby2
  • African Green Monkey1
  • Nine-Banded Armadillo1

Inspection History

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

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+ 28 more inspections · 120 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

31
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Nov 5, 2019 · records through Oct 1, 2026
120
Violations Documented
1 Critical · 6 Direct · 113 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Nov 5, 2019
3.125(a) Non-Critical Repeat
FACILITIES, GENERAL.
In the male black bear enclosure, a section of the bottom shelter wall is in disrepair. The wall is made of corrugated
metal and has a rusted, jagged edge that is accessible to the bear. This area of the shelter wall cou...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (120 narratives, 120 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 Thomas & Pamela Sellner. 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 Thomas & Pamela Sellner

Is Thomas & Pamela Sellner a USDA-licensed breeder?

Thomas & Pamela Sellner holds USDA license number 42-C-0084 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Thomas & Pamela Sellner have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 120 violations at this facility (1 critical, 6 direct, 113 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 Thomas & Pamela Sellner last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Thomas & Pamela Sellner was on Nov 5, 2019, and the facility has 31 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Thomas & Pamela Sellner located?

Thomas & Pamela Sellner is located in Manchester, Iowa. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Iowa to compare inspection records before you decide.

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