Indiana Administrative Code Title 345 - INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Here’s an enhanced overview of Title 345 – Indiana State Board of Animal Health from the Indiana Administrative Code:
🧾 Structure of Title 345
Article 1 – Domestic Animal Disease Control; General Provisions
Rules 345 IAC 1‑1 to 1‑7 cover definitions, reporting requirements, movement controls, animal identification, disease response, etc. (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
For example, 345 IAC 1‑3‑31 prohibits entry of cervid carcasses susceptible to chronic wasting disease, with limited exceptions (e.g., processed meat, taxidermy preparation) (law.cornell.edu).
Article 1.5 – Civil Penalty Schedule
Establishes fines and penalties for violations of animal health rules. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 2 – Cattle, Goats, and Other Tuberculosis or Brucellosis‑Carrying Animals
Rules 345 IAC 2‑1 to 2‑9 set standards for testing, vaccination, movement, and herd certification. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 2.5 – Tuberculosis Control
Focuses specifically on TB monitoring and control programs. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 3 – Swine
Rules 345 IAC 3‑1 to 3‑6 address swine disease control and movement restrictions. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 4 – Poultry
Rules 345 IAC 4‑1 to 4‑4 regulate avian disease prevention and management. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 5 – Scrapie
Covers control of the prion disease in sheep and goats (Rules 345 IAC 5‑1 to 5‑7). (law.cornell.edu)
Article 6 – Equine
Rules 345 IAC 6‑1 to 6‑2 outline disease control measures for horses. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 7 – Livestock Dealers, Marketing, Exhibitions, and Slaughter Livestock
Rules 345 IAC 7‑1 to 7‑8 govern licensing, attendance, and animal traceability. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 8 – Dairy Products
Rules 345 IAC 8‑1 to 8‑5 set standards for milk quality, dairy facility inspection, and pasteurization. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 9 – Meat and Meat Products Inspection
Rules 345 IAC 9‑1 to 9‑22 regulate inspection protocols for meat processors.
Includes Rule 9‑12‑1, setting guidelines for official marks and certificates for products sold interstate (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Article 10 – Poultry and Poultry Products Inspection
Rules 345 IAC 10‑1 to 10‑20 specify inspection and labeling requirements. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 11 – Humane Slaughter of Animals and Poultry (REPEALED)
(No longer in effect) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
Article 12 – Grading and Certification Programs
Rule 345 IAC 12‑1 outlines grading standards for livestock products. (law.cornell.edu)
Article 13 – Commercial Dog Breeders and Brokers
Rules 345 IAC 13‑1‑1 to 13‑1‑4 set licensing requirements and fees for breeders/brokers:
Brokers (≥500 dogs/year): $1,000 annual registration (animallaw.info)
Breeders (≥20 unaltered females): tiered fees from $75–$500 based on number
Article 14 – Livestock and Poultry Care
Rules 345 IAC 14‑1 to 14‑2 establish minimum standards of care regarding food, water, shelter, disease prevention, and transportation (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 How to Navigate Title 345
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