1. Animal Welfare Activities
Presented by
Dr. Sandra Norman and Dr. Jodi Lovejoy
IN Board of Animal Health

2. BOAH Primary Mission Areas
Animal Health “Since 1889”
Disease prevention & control
Disaster Preparedness
Readiness in “all hazards approach”
Food Safety
Meat, poultry and dairy inspection
Animal Care
Establish standards for animal care

3. BOAH Animal Care Roles Register Shelters (2016)
Livestock and Poultry Standards of Care (2010)
Commercial Dog Breeders Program
Registration and inspection (2010)
Livestock Markets Regulation
Feed, water, handling, non-ambulatory (1997)
Law Enforcement Support
Criminal investigations (1980s)
Humane Slaughter Act enforcement
State meat inspection program (1960s)

4. Shelter Registration Directed by legislation 2016 (added IC 15-20-4)
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "animal care facility" refers to an animal care facility (as defined in IC ) that has companion animals are available for adoption. Includes:
(1) Governmental and private entities.
(2) Animal rescues
Voluntary
Website-based:
Provide a physical address
Contact information
Registered shelters will receive acknowledgement letter

5. Spay/Neuter Legislation
Established by IN General Assembly
inserted into: —4-(3-5)
Requires all companion animals released by Animal Care Facilities be spayed/neutered beginning July 1, 2021
Lists exemptions
Requires $75 deposit if cannot be spayed/neutered
Process for dispensation of deposits used or unused

6. IN Commercial Dog Breeder Broker Program (CBBR)
Breeders with >20 breeding females (IC 15-21)
USDA-registered brokers selling 500+ puppies/year
Requirements:
USDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3.1 thru 3.12 plus:
Daily exercise
May not house on wire unless dog can get off wire flooring
Primary enclosure must be large enough for normal movement
Inspection:
Brand new breeder/facility
Complaint-driven

7. CBBR Exemptions Animal shelters Humane societies
Animal rescue operations
may not breed dogs to be excluded
Hobby breeders
Breeders of sport dogs for hunting
at least 75% of dogs bred for this purpose
Breeders of service, police, or armed forces dogs

8. BOAH Livestock & Poultry Standards of Care
Each Standard of Care - Core Principle
Care that can reasonably be expected to maintain the health of the animals
For given species, breed, sex and age
Raised using the applicable production method
Areas evaluated:
Food and water
Shelter
Disease, Injury, Treatment
Animal Stewardship
Handling and Transportation

9. Indiana Statutes Involving Animal Welfare
Definitions of Offenses Relating to Animals: IC
IC (Impoundment, Bond)
IC (e) Whenever charges are filed under this chapter the court shall appoint the state veterinarian or state veterinarian’s designee to:
Investigate the condition of the animal and the circumstances relating to its condition
Make a recommendation to the court regarding confiscation of the animal

10. Statute Defining Criminal LawIC
Sec. 2. Crimes shall be defined and punishment therefore fixed by statutes of this state and not otherwise.
(Formerly: Acts 1852,1RS, c.61, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.101.
No Common Law Crimes:
all elements of the crime must be in the statute

11. Indiana Statutes Classify Animals as Property
Under the law (common law, federal laws, and Indiana law) domesticated animals are property
Classified as “personal property.”
In Indiana, wild animals belong to the people of Indiana and are regulated by DNR.
Exotic animals are regulated by federal law.

12. Enforcement of Indiana Code
Only Law Enforcement (LE) has authority to enforce Indiana Code
Only LE has the authority to impound animals
Neglect, as defined in the state statute, is a crime
Must be treated as a criminal case
Same legal procedures as other criminal investigations
Adequate evidence collection
Proper search and seizure
Appropriate care of impounded animals

13. Search and Seizure Suggestions
If animals are to be impounded, include language to allow testing of animal(s) and/or products from the animal
Include all buildings on the site and grounds associated with the location(s)
In fighting/bestiality cases, include electronic devices such as cell phones and computers

14. BOAH Actions on Animal Neglect
When requested, assist local LE and/or animal control (AC) in welfare investigations
Available for any species
Jurisdiction to evaluate livestock and poultry
Utilize standard Body Condition Scoring (BCS) systems
Refer to industry guidelines for animal care

15. BOAH Actions on Animal Abuse
Assist LE and/or AC in abuse evaluations
Assist prosecutor in courtcase
Provide guidance on appropriate testing
Dependent on situation

16. Emergency Management Work with county Emergency Management directors
Develop emergency response plans for animals in disasters
Train first responders
Livestock behavior and handling
Best practices for animal extrication

17. Animal Health Events
BOAH personnel may conduct field testing and surveillance
IN Reportable Disease list
Zoonotic: Rabies, Monkey pox, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, etc.
High-impact: Avian Influenza
Foreign: Avian Influenza
Control and/or eradication dependent on the disease
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations
USDA requirements
IN requirements

18. Questions?