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Senate committee approves renaming livestock board, adds veterinarian representation
Summary
Senate Bill 5 50, largely a name change and reorganization measure, passed the committee after the Department of Agriculture described technical updates. The bill renames the Livestock and Poultry Commission to reflect broader animal health duties and adds a third veterinarian seat among board members.
The committee voted to pass Senate Bill 5 50, a primarily technical and organizational bill that renames the Livestock and Poultry Commission to recognize broader animal-health responsibilities and adjusts board composition.
Secretary West Ward of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture…
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