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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda

Potomac, Montana 59823 - 2355 SWANSON MEADOWS RD.

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9 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Aug 2, 2022, about 4 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: 81-C-0052 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Aug 2, 2022 Address: 2355 SWANSON MEADOWS RD. USDA records through: Oct 6, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Guinea Pig29
  • Sugar Glider23
  • Domestic Rabbit16
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)15
  • Patagonian Cavy12
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)10
  • Striped Skunk10
  • Brush-Tailed Rat-Kangaroo9
  • Arctic Fox8
Show all 25 species
  • Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine8
  • Southern Three-Banded Armadillo8
  • African Crested Porcupine6
  • American Beaver5
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)4
  • Black-Eared Marmoset4
  • Hedgehog3
  • Raccoon2
  • Virginia Opossum2
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog2
  • American Mink2
  • Black Tufted-Ear Marmoset2
  • Brush Rabbit2
  • Chinchilla2
  • European Rabbit1
  • Gray Fox1

Inspection History

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

9 inspections on record

Aug 2, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 28 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 30, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 31 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 5, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Apr 30, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 25 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 14, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 24 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
May 11, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 19 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
May 5, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 14 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 23, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 12 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 18, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 12 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor

No violations on record, great sign.

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda. 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 Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda

Is Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda a USDA-licensed breeder?

Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda holds USDA license number 81-C-0052 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda was on Aug 2, 2022, and the facility has 9 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda located?

Jessi Knudsen & Augusto Castaneda is located in Potomac, Montana. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Montana to compare inspection records before you decide.

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