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F2A60A854FC868E187258A2800618A21 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For FEDERAL LIVESTOCK ANTIBIOTIC REGULATIONS

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 12, 2023      
Location SCR 357



Federal Livestock Antibiotic Regulations - Committee Discussion Only


11:45:24 AM  

Ashley House, Colorado Farm Bureau, introduced herself and told the committee about the role of the Farm Bureau in Colorado. She gave background about livestock and antibiotics and the new Food and Drug Administration guidelines.

11:48:04 AM  
Erin Karney, Colorado
Cattlemen's Association, told the committee about the new requirements
that a veterinary relationship be established before producers get antibiotics
for livestock, whereas previously antibiotics could be obtained over the
counter.
11:50:14 AM  
Zach Riley, Colorado Livestock Association, told the committee about his discussions with producers and veterinarians regarding the new rules.
11:53:45 AM  

The panelists answered questions about whether there is something Colorado could do to address the challenges with the rule.

11:55:54 AM  
The panelists answered
questions about the veterinary patient-client relationship.
12:06:08 PM  

The panelists answered questions about the role of the Colorado Department of Agriculture in this issue.