These rules establish standards for the regulation of animal health and welfare that are consistent with the pattern established in statute by the legislature. Animal health regulation focuses on those conditions that pose a threat to public health, that would require regulatory intervention to protect the economy of the state, or both.

Source. #1722, eff 2-26-81; ss by #2176, eff 11-30-82; ss by #2858, eff 9-24-84, EXPIRED 9-24-90 New. #5121, eff 4-25-91; ss by #6040, eff 5-18-95; ss by #6832, eff 8-25-98, EXPIRED: 8-25-06 New. #8763, eff 11-22-06; ss by #10834, eff 5-21-15; ss by #14164, eff 12-31-24