Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 125 - Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission
Certainly! Here's an overview of the Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 125, which pertains to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission (ALPC):
🏛️ Agency Overview
Agency Name: Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission
Department: Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Mission: To control, suppress, and eradicate livestock and poultry diseases and pests, and supervise livestock and poultry sanitary work in the state. The commission also develops the livestock and poultry industries and administers laws and regulations related to livestock and poultry.
📜 Key Rules & Regulations
1. Rule 125.00.06-003 – Health Requirements for Entry of Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals
General Requirements: Animals affected with or recently exposed to infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases, or originating from quarantined areas, cannot be transported into Arkansas without written permission from the State Veterinarian.
Permits: Required for certain animals, including swine, zoo animals, exotic species, and cattle from non-tuberculosis-free states. Permits must be requested with specific details about the shipment.
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): Necessary for various species entering Arkansas, certifying that the animals are free from contagious diseases.
2. Rule 125.00.15-001 – Regulations for Concentration Points of Cattle
Dealer Licensing: All individuals dealing in livestock must have a dealer license, renewed annually.
Record Keeping: Dealers and auction market operators must retain records for at least five years, including details of transactions and animal identification.
Sanitation and Husbandry: Regular inspections of concentration points are required to ensure cleanliness and proper animal care. Infected animals must be segregated and pens disinfected.
🏛️ Administrative Changes
Act 691 of 2023: Expanded the commission's membership from seven to nine members, abolished the Milk Stabilization Board and Veterinary Medical Examining Board, and transferred those duties to the commission.
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