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Earl Light s Corn Creek Kennel operation in Phelps County was prominently included in the Humane Society of the United States ninth annual Horrible Hundred report documenting animal suffering at what it calls puppy mill dog breeders.
So were 20 other Missouri breeders.
The Washington, D.C.-based group released the latest report Monday, decrying dogs languishing across the country in puppy mills, many of which are licensed and still in business despite years of animal care violations.
Violations covered by the report include ones for injured and emaciated dogs, dogs and puppies exposed to extreme weather, and dogs found living in filthy conditions, HSUS said.
Missouri News Network
A bill that would limit who can conduct inspections of agricultural facilities is being considered by lawmakers in the Missouri House Agriculture Policy Committee.
State Rep. Kent Haden, R-Mexico, said the bill, HB 574, would protect agricultural facilities against “fishing expeditions’’ from inspectors.
He also noted the need for agricultural facilities to have additional protections against the risks of biosecurity breaches, such as the introduction of the deadly African swine fever into confined animal herds by unauthorized or inexperienced inspectors.
“These viruses are out there that could be brought in by someone not knowing it,” said Haden.
The bill is similar to one filed last year that was scheduled for debate on the House floor the day the chambers adjourned because of COVID-19. This bill differs slightly in that it sets a class B misdemeanor for violations to the stated provisions.
Fewer agencies could inspect agriculture facilities under proposed legislation
MALLORY DAILY
MISSOURI NEWS NETWORK
State Rep. Kent Haden, R-Mexico, said the bill, HB 574, would protect agricultural facilities against “fishing expeditions’’ from inspectors. He also noted the need for agricultural facilities to have additional protections against the risks of biosecurity breaches, such as the introduction of the deadly African swine fever into confined animal herds by unauthorized or inexperienced inspectors.
“These viruses are out there that could be brought in by someone not knowing it,” said Haden.
The bill is similar to one filed last year that was scheduled for debate on the House floor the day the chambers adjourned because of COVID-19. This bill differs slightly in that it sets a class B misdemeanor for violations to the stated provisions.