SDCL § 40-3-9: Scope of responsibilities of board.

The Animal Industry Board shall protect the health of livestock including poultry in South Dakota, determine and employ the most efficient and practical means for prevention, suppression, control, and eradication of dangerous, contagious, infectious, or transmissible diseases among the domestic animals of the State of South Dakota, of inspection and regulation of livestock auction sales yards, and of rendering plants.