§ 10352 Calf Vaccination Identification

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that any calf that gets a vaccine must have a tattoo put in its right ear showing when it was vaccinated, or other proof the department allows.

Key Takeaways

•Every calf that is vaccinated must get a tattoo in its right ear.
•The tattoo must show the period (date) the calf was vaccinated.
•The veterinarian who gives the vaccine does the tattoo.
•The department can allow other ways to prove vaccination instead of a tattoo.

Example

A farmer takes a newborn calf to a vet for a foot‑and‑mouth vaccine.

The vet gives the shot and then tattoos a small mark in the calf's right ear that shows the date of the vaccination, so later the farmer or an inspector can see the calf was vaccinated on time.

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§ 10352 Calf Vaccination Identification

Each calf which is vaccinated pursuant to this chapter shall have an official tattoo placed in the right ear by the veterinarian who performs the service that shows the period within which the animal was vaccinated, or such other evidence of vaccination or identification as the department may by regulation specify. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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calf vaccinated official tattoo right ear veterinarian evidence of vaccination identification department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10352.

§ 10352 Calf Vaccination Identification

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10352 Calf Vaccination Identification

This law says that any calf that gets a vaccine must have a tattoo put in its right ear showing when it was vaccinated, or other proof the department allows.

Key Takeaways

•Every calf that is vaccinated must get a tattoo in its right ear.
•The tattoo must show the period (date) the calf was vaccinated.
•The veterinarian who gives the vaccine does the tattoo.
•The department can allow other ways to prove vaccination instead of a tattoo.

Example

A farmer takes a newborn calf to a vet for a foot‑and‑mouth vaccine.

The vet gives the shot and then tattoos a small mark in the calf's right ear that shows the date of the vaccination, so later the farmer or an inspector can see the calf was vaccinated on time.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

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§ 10352 Calf Vaccination Identification

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

calf vaccinated official tattoo right ear veterinarian evidence of vaccination identification department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10352.

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