USDA takes Iowa dog breeder to court, alleging repeated, blocked inspections

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,291

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The federal government is taking an Iowa dog breeder to court, seeking a court order that will allow inspectors onto the property for the first time since 2024.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is suing Wuanita Swedlund of Farmington for allegedly barring federal officials from conducting unannounced inspections of her dog-breeding operations.

According to the USDA’s lawsuit, licensed breeders are required, during business hours, to allow inspectors to enter …

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