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Killing, wounding or injuring livestock; Disputable presumption

DCC > Deschutes County > Livestock Kills > 6.12.070

disputable presumption that a dog has been engaged in killing, wounding, injuring or chasing livestock within the meaning of 6.12.050 (killing, wounding or injuring livestock; evidence) will arise if

(A) the dog is found chasing livestock not the property of the dog's owner or keeper in an area where freshly damaged livestock are found

(B) the dog is found feeding on a warm carcass of a livestock animal

(C) an examination of the dog's feces indicates ingestion of portions or covering of the anatomy of livestock OR*

(D) portions of the anatomy or covering of the anatomy of livestock is found on dog's teeth, unless the dog is regularly used for the purpose of herding sheep