Regulations

It is the mission of the Office of State Veterinarian to control and eradicate infectious and communicable diseases. 

This mission is achieved by enforcing regulations designed to ensure the health and well-being of Kentucky's livestock industries.

*** IMPORTANT ***

Changes to 302 Ky Administrative Regulations Chapter 20

were in effect in December of 2007.

(updated sections are - 20:010; 20:020; 20:030; 20:040; 20:065 and a new regulation 20:261)

PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMALS ENTERING KENTUCKY FROM: CALIFORNIA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS & WISCONSIN

302 KAR Chapter 20

General Animal Movement Regulations are found in 302 KAR 20:020 (updated 12/27/08)

Kentucky Entry Regulations are found in 302 KAR 20:040 (updated 03/05/10)

Sale and Exhibition Regulations are found in 302 KAR 20:065 (updated 12/27/08)

KRS 252  Relates to Apiaries (bees)

KRS 253  Relates to Marks and Brands of Livestock

KRS 256  Relates to Fences

KRS 257  Relates to Livestock and Poultry

KRS 258  Relates to Animal Control and Protection

KRS 259  Relates to Strays and Animals Running at Large

KRS 261  Relates to Stockyards

KRS 263   Relates to Dead Animals