West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 73 - Livestock Care Standards Board
The West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 73: Livestock Care Standards Board (Title 73, Series 73-01) establishes comprehensive standards for the humane care and treatment of livestock in the state. These regulations are codified under W. Va. Code § 19-1C, effective since July 1, 2010.(code.wvlegislature.gov)
🐄 Overview of Series 73-01
Series 73-01 comprises several sections detailing the responsibilities and standards for livestock care:
General Provisions: Outlines the scope and authority of the regulations.
Definitions: Provides clear definitions of terms used throughout the rules.
Addressing Complaints: Establishes procedures for handling complaints regarding inhumane treatment of livestock.
Animal Care Standards: Specifies requirements for feed, water, ventilation, space, health care, and biosecurity.
Handling and Transportation: Sets guidelines for the humane handling and transportation of livestock.
Exemptions: Identifies situations or entities exempt from certain provisions.
Species-Specific Standards: Details care standards for various livestock, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, swine, poultry, and captive cervids.
Data Reporting: Mandates the collection and reporting of animal morbidity and mortality data.
Penalties: Outlines penalties for non-compliance with the standards.(law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
These regulations are accessible through the Justia Regulations and Cornell Legal Information Institute websites.
🧑⚖️ Livestock Care Standards Board Composition
According to W. Va. Code § 19-1C-3, the Livestock Care Standards Board comprises 13 members appointed by the Governor with Senate consent:(code.wvlegislature.gov)
Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture (Chairperson, ex officio, non-voting)
State Veterinarian (ex officio, non-voting)
Veterinarian specializing in large animal practice
Dean of the Agriculture Department of a state college or university
Representative from a county humane society
Expert in food safety
Two law enforcement officers (with staggered initial terms)
Representative from a statewide poultry organization
Representative from a statewide livestock organization
Three members, at least two of whom are family farmers, selected from a list submitted by a major farming organization(code.wvlegislature.gov)
Members serve five-year terms and must be residents of West Virginia during their tenure. Vacancies are filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.(code.wvlegislature.gov)
📅 Regulatory History
Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Last Updated: March 21, 2025 (Register Vol. XLII, No. 12)
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