11-19-104. Slaughter of diseased animals; authority of veterinarian; slaughtering order; when consent of owner required.
(a) In any case of epizootic disease where premises have been previously quarantined by the state veterinarian, he may order the slaughter of any diseased animals upon the premises and all animals that have been exposed to contagion or infection under the following restrictions:
(i) The order shall be in writing with a duplicate for each owner of the animals condemned;
(ii) The original of each order shall be filed by the veterinarian with the governor and a duplicate given to the owner; and
(iii) Before slaughtering any animal that has been exposed only and does not show disease, the veterinarian shall have the consent of the owner or person in charge of the animal to be slaughtered.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 11 - Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
Chapter 19 - Contagious and Infectious Diseases Among Livestock
Section 11-19-106 - Removal of Diseased Animals; Owner's Claims.
Section 11-19-108 - Compensation of Board.
Section 11-19-109 - Limitations on Indemnity.
Section 11-19-111 - Regulation of Importation of Animals; Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Applicability.
Section 11-19-112 - Cooperation With Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.