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Local Policy
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Establishing welfare requirements for animal husbandry practices

Albuquerque, N.M., Integrated Dev. Ordinance, Part 14-16-4, § 4-3-F(3), at 207–08 (2024).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law establishes use standards for animal keeping, including livestock. This ordinance mostly also establishes fencing and spatial requirements for larger livestock.

State New Mexico
Jurisdiction Name Albuquerque
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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