54-1182.

Livestock sold; treatment by veterinarians; release; documentation; rules and regulations.

Any livestock sold or disposed of at a livestock auction market, before removal therefrom, shall be released by the designated veterinarian and treated to conform with the health requirements of the rules and regulations prescribed by the department for the movement of livestock. When required, the designated veterinarian shall furnish each owner with documentation showing such inspection, treatment, or quarantine. No such livestock for interstate or intrastate shipment shall be released until all the requirements of the state of its destination have been complied with. Any diseased or exposed livestock shall be handled in accordance with the rules and regulations as prescribed by the department.