Canine brucellosis

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Agriculture
4. Livestock
5. Control of Contagious Diseases
6. General Provisions
7. Canine brucellosis

1. (a)

   1. (1) If a dog tests positive for canine brucellosis, the owner shall:

      1. (A) Report the test results to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission;

      2. (B) Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and

      3. (C) Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis.

   2. (2) If the owner is unknown, then the person having custody of the dog shall comply with this section.

   3. (3) The sale or adoption of sexually intact dogs from a positive premises is prohibited.

2. (b) A person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty.

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