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Enter Online Loyal (WQOW) — An Amish farmer who claims registering his livestock violates his religious beliefs could be headed back to court. Emanuel Miller of loyal was charged with failing to obey the state’s livestock registration law in 2008. Recently, that charge was dismissed. The judge said the state failed to prove its need to protect food safety and animal health could not be achieved by coming up with something less restrictive. Read more…
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House has given first-round approval to a bill that seeks to bring horse slaughtering back to Missouri. On a voice vote, the House approved House Bill 1747 this evening. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Viebrock, the legislation seeks to bypass a federal ban on meat inspectors working in horse slaughtering plants by getting processors to pay for the inspections at the state level. Read more…
By GENE ZALESKI, T&D Staff Writer Monday, March 29, 2010 Bamberg Veterinary Clinic Dr. James Mitchell says the day of the large animal veterinarian could be numbered. “A vet can’t make a living only seeing cows who go down on occasion or have to pull a calf,” Mitchell said. “It is hard to get somebody to go out to see a cow. Unfortunately, often times that means the cow dies if they can’t handle it themselves. That does take a toll on this area and cattle production. I have had to turn people away.” Mitchell is one
Schaumburg, IL — The public comment period is open for two new veterinary specialties currently being considered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) is being petitioned to recognize the American College of Animal Welfare. In addition, the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists has petitioned the ABVS to recognize a new parasitology specialty. Public comments help the ABVS make a determination about the need for and impact of any new specialty. Comments on the proposed American College of Animal Welfare and parasitology specialties must be signed and received no
Lawmakers in South Dakota have passed a resolution seeking the reinstatement of USDA inspection of horse processing plants. A federal appeals court ceased private-pay funding for horsemeat inspections in 2007, effectively shutting down processing plants in Illinois and Texas. SCR 4 asks Congress to reinstate and fully fund the USDA’s horse slaughter and processing facilities inspection program. The resolution also urges Congress to defeat HR503/SB 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, which prohibits the transport of horses to processing plants in Mexico and Canada. Read More…
The Kentucky Senate on Friday unanimously approved a bill that would set up a council to help protect abandoned horses in the state. The measure, which will be sent back to the House for further review, would also establish a voluntary certification system for horse-rescue efforts. WZTV-TV (Nashville, Tenn.)/The Associated Press The legislation is House Bill 398.