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Lawmakers advance measure allowing trained non‑veterinarians to verify cattle pregnancies; one senator vows to oppose
Summary
Senate Bill 976 would allow trained, non‑veterinary individuals to perform cattle pregnancy verification under rules to be set by the Oregon Department of Agriculture; one senator said she would vote no, citing concerns about reducing professional qualifications.
The Capital Construction Subcommittee on June 18 recommended Senate Bill 976 be reported out with an amendment that removes a task force on equine dentistry and directs the Oregon Department of Agriculture to set rules under which individuals without a veterinary medical license but with training may perform cattle pregnancy verification.
Senate Bill 976 requires people performing pregnancy verification to report livestock diseases…
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