Missouri § 269.021 Large scale animal death, state veterinarian, powers, duties.

Missouri Statutes

§ 269.021 — Large scale animal death, state veterinarian, powers, duties.

Missouri § 269.021

Title XVIIAGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Ch. 269Disposal of Dead Animals

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 269.021 (2026).

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In the event of large scale animal death loss due to disaster, a disease outbreak, or a disease eradication and control program that will require disposal in excess of the restrictions of section 269.020 , the state veterinarian shall develop an emergency plan of disposal for the carcasses.  Upon request of the state veterinarian, the state department of natural resources shall assist in the development of the emergency plan and the implementation of such plan.  For purposes of this section, the term "animal" shall include cattle, swine, turkeys, chickens, sheep, horses, other domestic and exotic animals including birds, fish, and reptiles, and all other animals raised or produced for commercial purposes.

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In the event of large scale animal death loss due to disaster, a disease outbreak, or a disease eradication and control program that will require disposal in excess of the restrictions of section 269.020 , the state veterinarian shall develop an emergency plan of disposal for the carcasses. Upon request of the state veterinarian, the state department of natural resources shall assist in the development of the emergency plan and the implementation of such plan. For purposes of this section, the term "animal" shall include cattle, swine, turkeys, chickens, sheep, horses, other domestic and exotic animals including birds, fish, and reptiles, and all other animals raised or produced for commercial purposes.