Packers and Stockyards Act: Federal legislation that regulates marketing practices in the livestock industry and protects against unfair, deceptive, and discriminatory practices
Animal Health Protection Act: Federal law governing disease prevention and control, and regulating interstate movement of livestock
Food Safety Modernization Act: Federal legislation that impacts livestock intended for food production and sets preventive controls and safety standards
Interstate Animal Health Requirements: USDA regulations specifying requirements for interstate transport and health certificate requirements
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Federal regulations regarding medications, feed, and residue requirements for livestock
State Agriculture Laws: State-specific requirements for livestock sales and brand inspection requirements where applicable
State Animal Health Regulations: State-level regulations covering disease testing requirements and quarantine regulations
State Commercial Codes: State-specific requirements for sales contracts and warranty provisions in livestock transactions
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-level laws governing disclosure requirements and fair dealing provisions in livestock sales
Livestock Identification Requirements: Regulations concerning proper identification and tracking of livestock in sales transactions
Transport Regulations: Rules governing the safe and humane transportation of livestock
Veterinary Inspection Requirements: Regulations requiring veterinary inspection and health certification of livestock before sale
Insurance Requirements: Regulations and standard practices regarding insurance coverage for livestock transactions
Title Transfer Requirements: Legal requirements for properly transferring ownership of livestock from seller to buyer
