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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 6Art. 1§ 21060 Dairy Calf Transport Exemptions

§ 21060 Dairy Calf Transport Exemptions

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§ 21060 Dairy Calf Transport Exemptions

Key Takeaways

  • •Dairy calves don't need an inspection if they were born on a dairy farm.
  • •The calves must still have their umbilical cord attached.
  • •These calves can't be taken out of state, to a slaughterhouse, or to a public sale.
  • •Inspectors can still check these calves if they think it's necessary.

Example

A farmer wants to move newborn dairy calves to another farm in the same state.

If the calves were born on a dairy farm, are from dairy cows, still have their umbilical cord, and aren't going out of state or to a slaughterhouse, they don't need an inspection before moving.

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

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§ 21060 Dairy Calf Transport Exemptions

Inspection is not required in cases where the cattle being moved or transported are dairy calves, and such calves meet all of the following classifications: (a) The calves were born on a dairy farm as defined in Section 32505. (b) The calves were born to cows of a recognized dairy breed. (c) The umbilical cord is still a part of, and attached to, the navel of the calf. (d) The calves will not be moved or transported: (1) Out of the state. (2) To a licensed slaughterhouse in this state. (3) To a public saleyard or public cattle sale market in this state that is licensed pursuant to Section 21733 or posted by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (7 U.S.C. 201 et seq.). Nothing in this section shall prohibit any inspector or peace officer from inspecting any calves when such inspection is necessary in accordance with the provisions of Sections 20432, 20435, 20436, and 20438. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1221.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dairy calvesdairy farmrecognized dairy breedumbilical cordinspection

Related Statutes

  • § 21051.3 Animal Transport Penalty Enforcement
  • § 21051.6 Cattle Inspection After Theft Conviction
  • § 21052 Cattle Movement Inspection Requirements
  • § 21055 Slaughterhouse Pre-Slaughter Inspection Exemption
  • § 21057 Cattle Slaughter Inspection Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21060.
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