The mission of the Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals.
There is a department of livestock. The department shall exercise general supervision over and, so far as possible, protect the livestock interests of the state from theft and disease and recommend legislation that in the judgment of the department fosters the livestock industry.
The department is organized into three divisions: Centralized Services, Animal Health & Food Safety, and Brand Enforcement.
The Board of Livestock, which is the statutory head of the Department of Livestock, consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve six-year terms.
Agency 2027 Biennium HB2 Budget Request : $36,101,273
| 56030 DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK (HB2) | 2025 Base Budget | 2026 Adjustments | 2026 Total | 2027 Adjustments | 2027 Total | 2027 Biennium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61000 Personal Services | 11,496,736 | 546,445 | 12,043,181 | 574,181 | 12,070,917 | 24,114,098 |
| 62000 Operating Expenses | 4,626,514 | 301,095 | 4,927,609 | 279,232 | 4,905,746 | 9,833,355 |
| 63000 Equipment & Intangible Assets | 65,205 | 528,400 | 593,605 | - | 65,205 | 658,810 |
| 64000 Capital Outlay | - | 510,048 | 510,048 | - | - | 510,048 |
| 67000 Benefits & Claims | 150,000 | - | 150,000 | - | 150,000 | 300,000 |
| 68000 Transfers | 342,481 | - | 342,481 | - | 342,481 | 684,962 |
| Total Expenditures | 16,680,936 | 1,885,988 | 18,566,924 | 853,413 | 17,534,349 | 36,101,273 |
| 01 GENERAL FUND | 4,217,138 | 816,377 | 5,182,868 | 771,657 | 4,988,795 | 10,171,663 |
| 02 STATE/OTHER SPECIAL REV. FUNDS | 10,036,493 | 1,053,898 | 11,090,391 | 212,567 | 10,249,060 | 21,339,451 |
| 03 FEDERAL SPEC. REV. FUNDS | 2,427,305 | (133,640) | 2,293,665 | (130,811) | 2,296,494 | 4,590,159 |
| 0 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT | 137.87 | 8.00 | 145.87 | 8.00 | 145.87 |
| Livestock Budget (FY26) items not in HB2 = | $2,790K |
|---|---|
| ○ MVDL Proprietary Test Fees | $1,705K |
| ○ Predator Control PCF | $575K |
| ○ Livestock Loss SSR (GF Transfer) | $400K |
| ○ FWP Wolf Donations SSR (Estimate) | $100K |
| ○ Livestock Indemnity SSR | $10K |