Policy Database
Local Policy
New Orleans,
Louisiana
Establishing welfare requirements for livestock and birds
New Orleans, La., Code of the City of New Orleans, La, art. VI Livestock and Fowl and Other Birds, §§ 18-326-341 (2025).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes humane standards for the of chicks, ducklings, etc. It regulates the keeping of pigs to specific areas of the city and requires that manure from cows, pigs, and horses be treated in a specific manner and shall not be used as garden fertilizer between June and October.
State
Louisiana
Jurisdiction Name
New Orleans
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
