2005 Missouri Revised Statutes - § 267.600. — Animals under test not to be removed.

267.600. Animals, livestock or birds under test for a contagious and infectious disease may not be removed from the premises until the results of the tests are known and the owner of such animals, livestock or birds receives a record of the test from the veterinarian certifying that the animals or birds are free of the disease and until any infected animals or birds are sold for slaughter on permit and as may be required by the state veterinarian, or until such animals or birds are recovered and incapable of spreading the disease or until the animals or birds in the herd or flock have been released by the state veterinarian or his representative. The method of eradicating the disease shall be at the discretion of the state veterinarian and in accordance with such procedures as may be outlined by the state veterinarian or his representative.

(L. 1959 H.B. 501 § 9)