W. Va. Code R. § 61-31-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-31-10 - Handling of disabled and distressed livestock

10.1. The responsible party for ambulatory disabled, non-ambulatory disabled, or distressed livestock shall provide appropriate protection from other animals, predators and weather extremes as required by the condition of the animal.

10.2. The responsible party shall provide ambulatory disabled, non-ambulatory disabled, or distressed livestock with access to water, and if maintained longer than twenty (24) hours, access to feed.

10.3. The responsible party shall handle and move ambulatory disabled, non-ambulatory disabled or distressed animals in a manner that minimizes the risk of additional distress.

10.4. The responsible party shall load disabled livestock only for transport for treatment.

10.5. The responsible party shall dispossess livestock in severe distress with an irreversible condition.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-31-10