Are Horses Considered Livestock In Virginia?

“Livestock” means any cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, or other equines, whether live or dead. “Livestock product” means any carcass, part thereof, meat, or meat food product of any livestock. What is counted as livestock? Livestock means cattle, elk, reindeer, bison, horses, deer, sheep, goats, swine, poultry (including egg-producing Read more…

Can You Own Horses In Virginia?

If you are planning on keeping your horse at home, you must check your town zoning regulations. Just because you have acreage does not mean you are permitted to keep horses. Horses are considered livestock under Virginia state statutes, so you need to understand how your town/city views farm animals. Read more…