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Addressing animal health in next Farm Bill

The turkey grower who presented the Thanksgiving turkeys pardoned by President Trump wants to ensure the federal government makes animal health a priority.

Carl Wittenburg, a producer from western Minnesota and president of the National Turkey Federation, says the industry is better prepared should another widespread avian influenza outbreak occur.

“I think we’re all up on our toes being prepared.  And the animal health (legislation) that we’re trying to push through the Farm Bill is going to be very important to making sure we continue to be prepared if we do have another bout of high-path AI.”

Livestock groups are asking that animal health risks be addressed in the next Farm Bill, with Foot-and-Mouth Disease and avian flu top priorities.

 

 

 

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