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SB 56
SB 56 requires New Mexico livestock operators to disclose herd information to state authorities during declared animal disease epidemics to enable emergency response and disease containment.
SB 56 would require livestock owners and operators to provide information about their animals to state authorities during declared disease epidemics or animal health emergencies. The bill establishes procedures for how this livestock data must be collected, shared, and used by New Mexico's Department of Agriculture and other relevant agencies during public health crises affecting animals.
During animal disease outbreaks (like avian flu or foot-and-mouth disease), rapid access to livestock location and inventory data is critical for containing spread and protecting both animal agriculture and public health. The bill addresses whether state agencies have clear legal authority to compel this information and under what conditions, which affects emergency response coordination and agricultural operations during crises.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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