Iowa Administrative Code

With the exception of nonquarantined livestock consigned for immediate slaughter, all livestock transported within Iowa, where a change of ownership is involved, must be accompanied by a standard transportation certificate or one of the following documents: 1. Certificate of Vete…

All movement in Iowa of animals which are raised for food production and intended for feeding or slaughter purposes, and which originate from countries which allow a use of chloramphenicol, prohibited by 21 CFR, Part 555, Revised as of April 1, 1983, shall be accompanied by a cer…

66.13(1) General requirement. In addition to the bond required in Iowa Code section 163.30, a feeder pig dealer shall maintain on file with the department evidence of financial responsibility consisting of a surety bond furnished by a surety or an irrevocable letter of credit iss…

66.14(1) All intrastate movements of Cervidae other than to a state or federally inspected slaughter establishment shall be accompanied by an intrastate movement Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by a licensed, accredited veterinarian. Movement of CWD susceptible Cervid…

66.2(1) Veterinary inspection required. All auction markets, marketing agencies, sales barns or sales yards operating under a permit as required shall provide for veterinary inspection by a qualified veterinary inspector, approved by the department of agriculture and land steward…

The department may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a livestock dealer permit, a pig dealer license, or a livestock dealer agent permit or a pig dealer agent permit if the department finds that the applicant, a person with an ownership interest in the applicant, or an individua…

General. All livestock market owners, operators or managers shall cooperate in obtaining full compliance with all state laws, rules and with the federal regulation (Part 78, Title 9—C.F.R.) and shall agree to: 66.3(1) Notify the division of animal industry, Iowa department of agr…

General. The livestock market veterinary inspector shall allow sufficient time to perform their duties at the livestock market and shall inspect all livestock prior to sale whether sold by auction or private sale. In the case of auction markets they must be present during the ent…

66.5(1) State-federal approved markets shall include all markets that qualify to receive cattle in conformance with state laws, rules and federal regulations 9 CFR, 78.1 et seq., revised as of January 1, 1980. They will be classified according to their physical facilities and equ…

66.6(1) Physical facilities and equipment necessary to qualify for Class “A” state-federal approved market. Class “A” certificates of approval will be issued to auction markets only; and only to those markets having facilities and equipment to receive cattle in conformance with s…

All animals must pass a negative test for brucellosis unless they can be classified under one of the following exemptions: 66.7(1) Steers and spayed heifers. 66.7(2) Female calves for dairy and breeding purposes under six months of age. 66.7(3) Female animals of recognized beef t…

All animals classified to be tested shall be tested prior to sale. All brucellosis tests shall be reported on the regular brucellosis test form 4-33, and blood samples of all animals tested shall be forwarded to the State-Federal Animal Health Laboratory, Department of Agricultur…

The following order shall be maintained in the sale of the various classes of cattle through auction markets whenever applicable: 66.9(1) Cattle from certified herds and modified certified brucellosis areas. 66.9(2) Animals having passed a negative test within 30 days and officia…

“Acclimated” means the animal is accustomed to a climate or environment and has the ability to maintain its body temperature. “Adequate feed” means the provision at suitable intervals of not more than 24 hours or longer if the dietary requirements of the species so require, of a …

67.10(1) Rescue manager. A rescue must designate a rescue manager to carry out the responsibilities of the rescue. The responsibilities of a rescue manager include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Establishing criteria for approving foster homes; b. Approving foster hom…

67.11(1) A registered animal shelter, registered pound or licensed dealer shall not operate a foster care home or operate an organization that utilizes a foster care home unless the shelter, pound or dealer is in compliance with this rule and other applicable provisions of this c…

67.12(1) Animal wardens aiding in the enforcement of the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 162 shall enlist veterinary aid in programming control measures to protect the public from zoonotic diseases which may be suspected to be on the premises of a licensee or registrant. 67.12(2)…

67.13(1) Access to facilities and records. The premises, housing facilities and records required by Iowa Code chapter 162 and this chapter shall be open for inspection by authorized personnel of the department during normal business hours. 67.13(2) Seizure and impoundment. a. Fai…

67.14(1) If the license of a licensee is revoked or is relinquished by the licensee while a revocation action is pending, the licensee shall not be eligible to reapply for a new license for at least three years from the date of the revocation or relinquishment. If a licensee has …

In addition to obtaining the permit from the department, any person who operates a commercial establishment under a current and valid federal license shall provide care ensuring adequate feed, water, and housing facilities and appropriate sanitary control, grooming practices and …

The euthanasia of all animals kept in facilities regulated under Iowa Code chapter 162 and these rules shall be performed in a manner deemed acceptable by and published in the American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition. A copy of th…

A person who owns, keeps, breeds, or transports a greyhound dog for pari-mutuel wagering at a racetrack as provided in Iowa Code chapter 99D shall pay a fee of $40 for the issuance or renewal of a state license. [ARC 4789C, IAB 12/4/19, effective 1/8/20]

67.18(1) Definitions. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions are used: “Animal rescue organization” means a person other than an animal shelter operating on a nonprofit basis to place unwanted, abandoned, abused, or stray dogs or cats in permanent adopted homes. “Qu…

“Dog,” as that term is used in the rules, includes hybrid dog mixtures. “Animals,” as that term is used in rules relating to boarding kennels, commercial kennels, commercial breeders, dealers, public auctions, animal shelters, and pounds, means dogs and cats. “Animals,” as that t…

67.3(1) Housing facilities. a. Buildings shall be of adequate structure and maintained in good repair so as to ensure protection of animals from injury. b. Shelter shall be provided to allow access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to wind, rain or snow. Hea…

67.4(1) Feeding and watering. a. All species covered under Iowa Code chapter 162 shall be provided with adequate feed and adequate water. b. Young animals and animals under veterinary care shall be fed and given water at more frequent intervals and with specific diets as their ne…

67.5(1) Primary enclosures for transportation. Primary enclosures are required within transportation vehicles. a. Primary enclosures utilized in transportation shall: (1) Be of sound construction, maintained in good repair to ensure protection of animals from injury, and readily …

67.6(1) Records shall be made and retained for a period of 12 months for any change of ownership of a dog, cat or nonhuman primate, including but not limited to any sale, exchange, transfer, trade, or adoption from any commercial establishment. Records shall be similarly kept on …

67.7(1) Boarding kennels and commercial kennels. a. Records shall be made and retained for a period of 12 months for each animal boarded, groomed or trained. Records shall include the following: (1) Owner’s name, address, telephone number and email address; (2) Identification of …

67.8(1) Purpose. The purpose of a dog day care is to allow dogs participating in the day care to become socialized through interaction in playgroups with other compatible dogs. 67.8(2) Subclassification of license. Dog day cares can operate as a subclassification of a commercial …

67.9(1) Maximum number of animals. An in-home facility may not maintain or harbor more than six adult animals, including both breeding dogs or cats and surgically sterilized dogs or cats, in the individual’s residence. 67.9(2) Standards. Notwithstanding subrules 67.4(1) and 67.4(…

In addition to the definition found in the Code of Iowa, the following terms shall mean: “Habitual violator” is a producer or other dairy industry business entity that is regulated by the department, for whom the monthly official records for somatic cell counts, bacteria, cooling…

All “milk plants,” “creameries,” “transfer stations,” “receiving stations,” or any other facility for handling of bulk milk or milk products shall be a facility separated from any activity that could contaminate or tend to contaminate the milk or milk products.

68.11(1) Grade A and Grade B farm permit suspension and revocation. The department may temporarily suspend a Grade A or Grade B farm permit if the dairy farm fails to meet all the requirements as set forth in the P.M.O. or the Grade B United States Department of Agriculture docum…

Standards for the production, processing, distribution, transportation, handling, sampling, examination, grading, labeling, sale and standards of identity of Grade A pasteurized milk, Grade A milk products and Grade A raw milk, the inspection of Grade A dairy herds, dairy farms, …

68.13(1) Certification. A rating of 90 percent or more calculated according to the rating system as contained in Public Health Service “Methods of Making Sanitation Ratings of Milk Shippers,” 2019 Revision, shall be necessary to receive or retain a Grade A certification under Iow…

Evaluation of methods and reporting of results for approval of a laboratory shall be based on procedures and tests contained in “Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products, 17th Edition, 2004,” and “Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemist…

Standards for the production and processing of milk for manufacturing purposes shall conform to standards contained in the USDA document entitled “Milk for Manufacturing Purposes and Its Production and Processing, Recommended Requirements,” dated July 21, 2011, which is hereby in…

68.16(1) All milk delivered to a creamery, cheese factory or milk processing plant shall be subject to an examination, as provided in Iowa Code chapter 194, which shall be made at the plant if delivered in separate containers or before mixing with other milk collected in a bulk t…

68.17(1) A “new producer” is a person selling milk for the first time who has not previously produced milk under Iowa Code chapter 194. A person who formerly produced farm-separated cream and is now selling, for the first time, whole milk for manufacturing purposes is considered …

68.18(1) If a producer desires to change to another plant or factory, it is required that the first shipment of milk be accompanied by a written quality release form from the former purchaser. This quality release form must be requested by the producer in person or in writing fro…

Four weekly Class III bacterial tests or milk containing radioactive agents “deleterious to health” shall make rejection compulsory and that milk shall not be accepted thereafter by any plant or creamery until authorized by the secretary of agriculture. This rule is intended to i…

68.2(1) Milk plant permit. A person who brings, sends into, or receives into this state, milk or milk products for storage, transfer, processing, sale or to offer for sale, shall possess a “milk plant” permit. 68.2(2) Grade A farm permit. A person who operates a dairy farm to pro…

All purchasers or receivers of milk shall maintain a price differential between the grades of milk as defined by bacterial estimate test.

68.21(1) The scope of this section is broad, covering all plant employees, operators and milk haulers. 68.21(2) A producer selling milk to a new purchaser without first obtaining a quality release form from the former buyer, would be an example of noncompliance with the law and t…

68.22(1) Milking facility and housing. A milking barn or milking parlor of adequate size and arrangement shall be provided to permit normal sanitary milking operations. It shall be well lighted and ventilated, and the floors and gutters in the milking area shall be constructed of…

68.26(1) At least once every calendar month, all creameries, cheese factories, or milk processing plants, hereafter referred to as purchasers, shall test a herd milk sample from every producer in a certified or officially designated laboratory to determine the existence of abnorm…