Nearly 50 Mo-Kan NAMA members attended a meeting October 26 to look at Proposition B on the Missouri ballot for the Nov. election, and the group behind the act, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

Dr. Allen Wessler, Vice President of feed operations and animal health at MFA, Inc., led the discussion at the lunch meeting at the American Royal building in Kansas City, Mo.  Dr. Wessler noted that HSUS has stated an objective of doing away with animal agriculture, and that less than one-half of 1 percent of their donations goes to help local animal shelters.

Dr. Wessler stated that operators who play by the rules stand to get hurt by Proposition B and that the proposition will not have the stated intention of improving animal welfare at some dog breeding facilities.  However, it would be an easy transition to move the legislation into other areas, such as livestock and poultry operations, which could have far-reaching consequences for Missouri animal agriculture.

Dr. Wessler also provided resources for additional information, including www.humanewatch, www.missourifac.com and www.alliancefortruth.org

At the conclusion of the meeting, a drawing for a $50 attendance door prize was held, with Tim Tobeck of Vance Publishing winning the prize.