Susan Keller DVM ND State Veterinarian
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Jurisdictions
Inhumane Treatment of Animals
Morton County Soil Conservation District
January 14, 2014 Susan Keller DVM
ND State Veterinarian
Various Levels of Jurisdiction
Federal-maximum amount of time animals are allowed to be hauled on trucks
State- NDCC 36-21.1 and NDCC 36-21.1 and 21.2
Local - Law Enforcement and County Commissioners
Proprietary/ business requirements
(Recommendations versus Requirements )
Jurisdiction
Merriam-Webster definition:
1: the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
Ex. -The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.
Regulations and PoliciesFederal Regulations
Slaughtering plant regulations-Humane handling and euthanasia standards
State regulations-New section within NDCC §36 (NDCC 36-21.2) -
provides definitions for various forms of inhumane treatment and provides guidance to local law enforcement
ND State Board of Animal Health’s policy for the state veterinarian’s office in responding to complaints
Comprehensive Law for Animals
Animal Sanctuary
October snowstorm in the Dakotas
Exigent Circumstances-no water-no food-weather conditions-cannibalism-other
May need to quickly access or remove animals
Board of Animal Health PolicyIt is the policy of the Board of Animal Health to
consult with and defer to the local law enforcement, state’s attorney or county commission regarding determinations of probable cause and exceptions to the search warrant requirement in cases where the Board of Animal Health, the State Veterinarian, or the State Veterinarian’s staff receive an anonymous complaint regarding the health of domestic animals or nontraditional livestock of this state.
December 2013
Investigation ReportsMay include the following information –
body condition scoresage of the animalsassessment of the feed quality and amount fed if knownnecropsy information if carcasses available lab information that may indicate emaciation or disease
process
*Recommendations may be offered*Follow up inspections may be needed to determine if the condition of the animals has improved
Guidance Documents and StandardsBest Management Practices and Good Stewardship
Quality Assurance programs- requirements to be met as a participant- ie. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) programs
American Veterinary Medical Association(AVMA)-Animal Welfare Division – 2006
OIE – Animal Welfare Standards – trade
Questions?