                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EUTHANASIA OR SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY BY OWNER (§ 3.2-6009)

A. The State Veterinarian may require the owner or custodian to euthanize or
slaughter condemned livestock or poultry within a specified period of time, and
under state or federal supervision, or under regulations of the Board. The
carcasses shall be disposed of pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.

B. If the owner or custodian fails to euthanize or slaughter any condemned
livestock or poultry pursuant to subsection A, then the State Veterinarian or
his representative may seize the condemned livestock or poultry and euthanize or
slaughter the animals as required.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 3-586; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-751; 2008, c. 860.