Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17-3-13

Sec. 3. (a) An owner of sheep or goats shall keep records of the animals they identify, including the following information:

1. (1) The premises identification number associated with each animal.
2. (2) For each animal identified, the identification used and the date identified.
3. (3) For animals that are not born in the flock, the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the flock of origin.
4. (4) The species and breed or class of the animal.
5. (5) The sex of the animal.
6. (6) The disposition of each animal, including the name, address, and telephone number of a person that purchases the animal.

(b) Persons other than animal owners that are assigned official identification by the state veterinarian shall keep records of the animals they identify, including the following information:

1. (1) The serial numbers applied to animals.

2. (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the following:

   1. (A) The person presenting the animal for identification and the animal's owner, if different.
   2. (B) The owner of the animal's flock of birth, if known.
3. (3) The date identification was applied.
4. (4) The species and breed or class of each animal identified.
5. (5) The sex of each animal identified.
6. (6) The invoice for any tags received.

The person applying official identification should make a reasonable effort to record any identification appearing on the animal before application of the official identification.

(c) Each person who buys or sells, including as an agent for others, must keep the following records:

1. (1) The number of sheep and goats.
2. (2) The date of purchase or sale.
3. (3) The species and breed or class of the animals.
4. (4) A copy of the owner's statement, certificate of veterinary inspection, or other documentation that is required to move animals under this article.
5. (5) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the flock of origin.

(d) Records required under this article shall be kept for not less than five (5) years after the animal is transferred to another person or dies.

(e) A person holding records required to be kept under this article shall make the records available for inspection and copying by state or federal officials during normal business hours.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 5-4-3; filed Jan 5, 2006, 8:00 a.m.: 29 IR 1548; readopted filed Aug 16, 2012, 8:27 a.m.: 20120912-IR-345120197RFA; readopted filed Jul 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.: 20180815-IR-345180196RFA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2024, 3:19 p.m.: 20240814-IR-345230759RFA)