Cal. Food and Agricultural Code § 55701 : California Food And Agricultural Code — Processors, Storers, Dealers, And Distributors Of Agricultural Products — Processors Of Farm Products — Liens On Livestock Sold Or Delivered To Meatpackers — Article 10.5 Liens On Livestock Sold Or Delivered To Meatpackers 55701 Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Livestock" means any cattle, sheep, swine, goat, or any horse, mule, or other equine, whether living or dead. (b) "Meatpacker" means an establishment where livestock are either slaughtered, the carcasses thereof are prepared, or meat is processed and where state or federal inspection is maintained. Ca. Food and Agric. Code § 55701