A coalition of livestock and animal health groups in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are asking that the 2012 Farm Bill include a comprehensive Livestock Title.  

P. Scott Shearer, Vice President

April 13, 2012

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Groups Call for Livestock Title in Farm Bill

A coalition of livestock and animal health groups in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are asking that the 2012 Farm Bill include a comprehensive Livestock Title.  The Coalition is asking that the Title include reauthorization of the Livestock Disaster Assistance Program, reauthorization of Mandatory Price Reporting, amend the interstate meat inspection program, and a number of animal health issues.  The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association said, “The livestock titles within the previous two Farm bills have served to effectively bolster the livestock sector.  These titles provide a clear, concise section within the Farm Bill that enables livestock producers to benefit from specific programs.”  Those signing the letter include the American Horse Council, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, National Farmers Union, United States Animal Health Association, and U.S. Cattlemen's Association.  The letter does not mention GIPSA, COOL, or animal ID which were major livestock issues during consideration of the 2008 Farm Bill.  

About the Author(s)

P. Scott Shearer

Vice President, Bockorny Group, Inc.

Scott Shearer is vice president of the Bockorny Group Inc., a leading bipartisan government affairs consulting firm in Washington, D.C. With more than 30 years experience in government and corporate relations in state and national arenas, he is recognized as a leader in agricultural trade issues, having served as co-chairman of the Agricultural Coalition for U.S.-China Trade and co-chairman of the Agricultural Coalition for Trade Promotion Authority. Scott was instrumental in the passage of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations and TPA. He is past chairman of the USDA-USTR Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products and was a member of the USAID Food Security Advisory Committee. Prior to joining the Bockorny Group, Scott served as director of national relations for Farmland Industries Inc., as well as USDA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs (1993-96), serving as liaison for the Secretary of Agriculture and the USDA to Congress.

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