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Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 257.198 — On-farm animal health care and production practices determined by farmer or owner

257.198. On-farm animal health care and production practices determined by farmer or owner

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the determination and implementation of any on-farm animal health care or animal health production practice shall be made solely by a farmer or owner of the livestock or poultry. A farmer or owner of the livestock or poultry may consult with a veterinarian as defined in KRS 321.181 or any other professional at his or her discretion.

(2) This section shall not apply to any owner of an equine or any equine operation.

(3) This section shall not be construed to limit, preclude, or otherwise restrict any state or federal official from carrying out his or her official duties.

Source notes

Effective: July 15, 2026

History and annotations

Created 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2026.

Official source for this version

Source captured 2026-09-25. Open the official source.

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