Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia Grade Standards for Breeder Swine
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 270]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation establishes official standards by which the overall quality of swine for breeding stock may be evaluated. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-4302 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The establishment of standards that may be used to rank swine according to their potential as breeding stock. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Michael Carpenter / Program Manager, Livestock Marketing Services |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Mike.Carpenter@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-0577 FAX: (804)371-0247 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 6/28/2011 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 2/15/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |