Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 9 - ANIMAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Article 7 - MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK INTO OR THROUGH KANSAS
Section 9-7-1 - General

Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 9-7-1

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) Livestock shall not be imported into Kansas except in accordance with the laws and rules and regulations of the state of Kansas, and of the animal and plant health inspection service, veterinary services, United States department of agriculture.

(b) Livestock shall not be imported into Kansas without an official health certificate issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian. When a permit is required, the permit number shall be shown on the health certificate. Livestock may be imported without a health certificate directly to:

(1) A state or federally-approved slaughter establishment for immediate slaughter;

(2) A state or federally-approved public livestock market for sale; or

(3) A Kansas farm, without change of ownership, from a farm owned or leased by the owner of the livestock within the trade territory.

(c) A copy of the health certificate, showing the permit number when required, authorizing movement into Kansas, shall accompany the livestock. If movement of livestock be by railroad, a copy of the health certificate, showing the required permit number, shall be attached to the bill of lading.

(d) Livestock entering Kansas on a public highway or road shall clear through a Kansas motor carrier inspection station.

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