The mission of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health is to control, suppress, and eradicate livestock and poultry diseases and pests and supervise livestock and poultry sanitary work in the state. The Animal Health Division administers rules promulgated by the commission.
Members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for five-year terms. No more than three members are to be veterinarians with the remaining members being actively engaged in the Arkansas livestock, dairy, or poultry industries.
Board Members
| Name | Location | Industry | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Hewat | Goshen | Poultry | 2024 |
| Marcus Creasy | Heber Springs | Cattle | 2025 |
| Tyler Davis | Ashdown | Cattle | 2026 |
| Danny Wright | Waldron | Cattle and Swine | 2027 |
| Tommy Wren | Melbourn | Cattle | 2028 |
| Dr. Sara Throne | Bentonville | Food Supply Practice | 2028 |
| Chad Chester | Pocahontas | Poultry | 2028 |
| Dr. Mike Pallone | Rose Bud | Large Animal Practice | 2028 |
| Bruce Maloch | Magnolia | Poultry | 2029 |
Veterinary Medical Examining Committee
Under the authority granted by Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-102(g)(1), the Board created the Veterinary Medical Examining Committee to make recommendations regarding:
- Rulemaking
- Disciplinary issues
- Ethical complaints
- Applications to practice veterinary medicine
Visit the Veterinary Medical Examining Committee licensing portal to learn more.