Testimony of Larry A. Schuler, DVM
State Veterinarian and
Executive Officer of the State Board of Animal Health
Senate Bill 2196
Senate Agriculture Committee
Roosevelt Park Room
January 23, 2003

Chairman Flakoll and Committee members, my name is Larry Schuler. I am the state veterinarian and executive officer of the State Board of Animal Health. I am here to testify on SB 2196, which deals with adding a nontraditional livestock representative to the State Board of Animal Health.
The State Board of Animal Health has not taken a position on this issue.

The Board's primary concern is to protect the health of domestic animals
and nontraditional livestock of this state. The Board attempts to do this
while being responsive to the animal industries of this state. The Board
frequently seeks input from interested parties and groups and tries to be
responsive to the needs and desires of other animal groups that are not
represented on the Board. The Board feels that the addition of a
nontraditional livestock representative should be dealt with at the legislative
level.

Chairman Flakoll and committee members, I would be glad to answer any
questions you may have.