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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Abraham & Katie Hershberger

Chariton, Iowa 50049 - 55020 State Hwy 14

A+
6 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 42-A-1683 Type: Class A (breeder) Last Inspected: Jun 12, 2025 Address: 55020 State Hwy 14 USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Dog Adult193
  • Dog Puppy146

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.

6 inspections on record

Jun 12, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 82 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Mar 20, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 89 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Aug 15, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 75 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Sep 14, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 33 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Aug 9, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 29 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Mar 28, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 31 · Type: Class A - Breeder

No violations on record, great sign.

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Abraham & Katie Hershberger. 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 Abraham & Katie Hershberger

Is Abraham & Katie Hershberger a USDA-licensed breeder?

Abraham & Katie Hershberger holds USDA license number 42-A-1683 (A), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Abraham & Katie Hershberger have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Abraham & Katie Hershberger. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Abraham & Katie Hershberger last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Abraham & Katie Hershberger was on Jun 12, 2025, and the facility has 6 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Abraham & Katie Hershberger located?

Abraham & Katie Hershberger is located in Chariton, Iowa. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Iowa to compare inspection records before you decide.

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