Minnesota HF2541 abolishes the Board of Animal Health, transferring its duties to the Department of Agriculture and establishing the Animal Health.

Minnesota HF2541 eliminates the Board of Animal Health and assigns its responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture. The bill establishes the Animal Health Advisory Council, composed of eight members appointed by the governor, including livestock producers, a tribal member experienced in animal husbandry, practicing veterinarians, and an epidemiologist. The council advises the commissioner on animal health matters. The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory remains the official laboratory, with the director reporting quarterly on its activities.

Minnesota HF2541 abolishes the Board of Animal Health, transferring its duties to the Department of Agriculture and establishing the Animal Health.

Minnesota HF2541 eliminates the Board of Animal Health and assigns its responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture. The bill establishes the Animal Health Advisory Council, composed of eight members appointed by the governor, including livestock producers, a tribal member experienced in animal husbandry, practicing veterinarians, and an epidemiologist. The council advises the commissioner on animal health matters. The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory remains the official laboratory, with the director reporting quarterly on its activities.