Two more states seek to establish livestock boards

West Virginia, Idaho to consider new legislation

March 23, 2010

West Virginia and Idaho will introduce legislation to create Livestock Care Standards Boards.

In both cases, officials from the state agriculture departments would administer boards of 13 members selected in conformity with recommendations by the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Association.

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