New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter II - Animal Industry
Subchapter A - Diseases of Domestic Animals; Garbage Feeding
Part 49 - Physical Requirements For Livestock Auction Buildings
Section 49.6 - Handling, penning, loading facilities

Facilities used for handling, penning or loading livestock at or in any livestock auction building shall be constructed in such manner as to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting thereof and so as not to expose livestock to physical injury, bruising or harm. Ramps, alleyways, pens and all unloading, loading and holding facilities shall be constructed and maintained in a safe manner. Every livestock auction building shall be so constructed that livestock consigned for replacement will be kept separate and apart from all other livestock therein.