La. Stat. tit. 45 § 481
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
The carriers of cattle, horses, mules, sheep, swine and goats brought or transported between points within the state, and intended for breeding purposes or domestic or agricultural use in Louisiana, shall provide railroad stock yards or pens for loading and unloading stock, and have an adequate water-supply system, which shall be continually accessible to all stock unloaded or to be loaded on railroads or steamboats.
The provisions of this Section apply to all stock yards, receiving pens, and places where such animals are kept for sale.
La. R.S. § 45:481