Livestock Branch

The Livestock Branch of the Department of Agriculture oversees the animal aspect of Fortressian agriculture policy and practice. "Livestock" in this context refers to all non-aquatic animals.

Committees

Livestock Treatment Standards Committee

The Livestock Treatment Standards Committee sets acceptable standards of treatment for those animals used as livestock within Fortressian agriculture. Its decisions form the regulations which apply across the entire industry.

Potential Livestock Introduction Committee

The Potential Livestock Introduction Committee investigates the feasibility of introducing new forms of livestock into the Fortressian food supply.

Networks

State Slaughterhouse, Feedlot, and Pasture Network

The State Slaughterhouse, Feedlot, and Pasture Network consists of all such locations owned and operated by the state.

Offices

Office of the Undersecretary of Livestock

The Office of the Undersecretary of Livestock is the organ through which the branch is run day-to-day.

Sections

Administrative and Coordination Sections

Independent Slaughterhouse Coordination Section

The Independent Slaughterhouse Coordination Section manages the integration of independent meat packing businesses into the larger Fortressian food supply.

Livestock Transportation Section

The Livestock Transportation Section manages the transportation of livestock across the Principality.

Livestock Welfare Section

The Livestock Welfare Section investigates alleged instances of abuse and negligence resulting in the mistreatment of livestock.

Slaughterhouse, Feedlot, and Pasture Section

The Slaughterhouse, Feedlot, and Pasture Section oversees all such locations within the Principality, both state owned and independent.