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BILL SUMMARY For PRODUCTION ANIMAL, SHELTER, AND LOW-COST ACCESS TO CARE INSIGHTS
INTERIM COMMITTEE WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 11, 2023
Location SCR 357
Production Animal, Shelter, and Low-Cost Access to Care Insights - Committee Discussion Only
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02:58:04 PM |
Erin Karney, Executive Vice President, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, presented on rural access to veterinary care and care for production animals.
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03:05:16 PM |
Zachary Riley, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Livestock Association, discussed livestock production and the shortage of veterinary generalists in rural Colorado. He noted that rural Colorado faces workforce challenges across industries.
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03:12:18 PM |
Dr. Heather Reeder, representing shelter animal veterinarians, presented about the challenges facing shelter medicine. She discussed the role of RVTs in shelters and the benefits of efficiently using a variety of veterinary professionals. She further discussed her concerns about creating new VPA programs.
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03:26:45 PM |
Ms. Karney, Mr. Riley, and Dr. Reeder responded to questions from the committee.
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