AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency.

This bill creates a formal process for responding to disease outbreaks that threaten animals in Kentucky. It gives the Commissioner of Agriculture the authority to declare an animal health emergency and take actions such as ordering quarantines, setting up roadblocks, arranging veterinary services, and purchasing supplies quickly to stop the spread of disease among livestock, poultry, and other animals. It also allows the Commissioner to coordinate with state and local agencies and request federal help if needed. Who it may affect: farmers, livestock and poultry owners, veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and transportation operators who move animal feed or medicine.

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