Establishes an Animal Advisory Board to advise the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture on animal-related issues.

The bill creates an Animal Advisory Board for the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. The board will advise on issues such as shelters, animal control officers, animal inspectors, training, and best practices. Members include the shelter and rescue coordinator, a veterinarian certified by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, a veterinarian experienced with companion animals, a veterinarian with livestock or farm experience, a lawyer with animal welfare experience, an Animal Control Officer with at least five years of experience, a member of a small foster-based rescue, a member of a.

Establishes an Animal Advisory Board to advise the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture on animal-related issues.

The bill creates an Animal Advisory Board for the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. The board will advise on issues such as shelters, animal control officers, animal inspectors, training, and best practices. Members include the shelter and rescue coordinator, a veterinarian certified by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, a veterinarian experienced with companion animals, a veterinarian with livestock or farm experience, a lawyer with animal welfare experience, an Animal Control Officer with at least five years of experience, a member of a small foster-based rescue, a member of a.