New Mexico Livestock Board
The New Mexico
Livestock Board was created in 1887 by the Territorial
Legislature to combat the spread of contagious Animal Diseases
originating from Texas (Texas fever) and to prevent the theft of
livestock. This agency has continued to maintain its relevance
over its 117 year history meeting the changing needs of
agriculture in New Mexico (shop here). The mission of
the NMLB today is broader than the original charter of combating
the spread of contagious animal diseases and preventing the
theft of livestock. The current statutory mission states:
"To protect the livestock
Industry from loss of livestock by theft or straying, to help
control the spread of contagious diseases of livestock, and
provide the meat packing and processing industry an inspection
service that assures the consumers they are receiving a clean,
wholesome, and safe product." The New Mexico
Legislature during the 2005 session passed House Bill 1043.
This bill was passed to protect the horses and citizens of the
State of New Mexico. The contents of the bill have been
incorporated into the New Mexico State Statutes. The New Mexico
Livestock Board is charged with Licensing and monitoring Equine
Rescue Facilities. The intent of the legislation was to set
guidelines under which rescue and retirement facilities operate.
The New Mexico Livestock Board and the New Mexico State
veterinarians Office inspects and monitors facilities.
Facilities who meet the guidelines of rescue are issued an
annual license. As facilities are approved and licensed they
will be listed as licensed facilities on the New Mexico
Livestock Board website.
mail@newmexicolivestockboard.com