Rules and Regulations Governing Livestock Welfare
250-RICR-40-05-5 INACTIVE RULE
| Title | 250 | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management |
| Chapter | 40 | Agriculture and Resource Marketing |
| Subchapter | 05 | Animal Health |
| Part | 5 | Rules and Regulations Governing Livestock Welfare |
| Type of Filing | Adoption |
| Regulation Status | Inactive |
| Effective | 12/13/2016 to 12/13/2016 |
Regulation Authority:
42-17.1-2(19), 42-17.1-4 (3), 4-26-5 (1), 4-26-5 (3) and 4-26-3(7)
Purpose and Reason:
The proposed regulations will establish minimum housing and care standards for livestock animals, consistent with the recommendation received by the Department from the Rhode Island Livestock and Welfare Standards Advisory Council. These proposed rules and regulations will serve as guidance for animal caretakers as well as a means of enforcement to ensure that livestock species are being properly cared for. In response to comments, clarifications were made regarding euthanasia, poultry handling, provision of water, and acceptable management of fly strike in lambs.
