06 Feb CVMA testifies at hearing for HB 20-1084 (Requirements for Dog and Cat Breeders and Sellers)
CVMA President-elect Dr. Jackie Christakos testified on behalf of CVMA during the committee meeting on HB 20-1084 Requirements for Dog and Cat Breeders and Sellers on Monday, February 3. CVMA opposed the bill due to concerns about the bill's impact on animal health and possible unintended consequences. The bill failed to pass out of committee and has been postponed indefinitely. Listen to or read the full testimony below. [audio wav="https://d3cban8v3q1zt4.cloudfront.net/app/uploads/20200206202436/HB-1084-testimony-3.wav"][/audio] Thank you, Mr. Chair. My name is Dr. Jackie Christakos, and I am the President-elect of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. I appreciate the...