Washington, D.C., August 27, 2026 – On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture filed a complaint against US Livestock, and its owner, Zachariah Mohamed of Davenport, Florida, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
A USDA investigation revealed that between Nov. 20, 2024, and Dec. 10, 2024, US Livestock and Zachariah Mohamed did not pay timely or make the full payment for 59 head of livestock purchased from multiple sellers totaling $49,235. The P&S Act requires full payment by the close of the first business day after purchase and transfer of possession. As of the complaint date, USDA also alleges that $49,235 remains unpaid.
The Secretary of Agriculture has authority to take action against violators, including issuing cease and desist orders, suspending registrations, and imposing other remedies authorized by the P&S Act.
For more information, contact Amy Blechinger, Packers and Stockyards Division, at (202) 720-7051 or Amy.R.Blechinger@usda.gov.
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