The bill amends the membership structure of the Animal Industry Board in South Dakota to increase its members from seven to eight, specifically adding a poultry producer to the board. The amendments to Section 40-3-2 and Section 40-3-3 clarify that all members must be residents and electors of the state, with specific roles designated for cattlemen, sheepmen, livestock feeders, hog producers, dairy producers, and now a poultry producer, alongside a veterinarian. The language has been updated to replace "shall" with "must" to emphasize the requirements for membership.

Additionally, Section 40-3-10 is amended to include poultry within the definitions of "livestock," "domestic animals," and "nondomestic animal," thereby broadening the scope of the board's oversight. The term "poultry" is explicitly defined to encompass chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other game birds raised in captivity, excluding pigeons and doves. These changes aim to enhance the representation of poultry interests within the state's agricultural regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 40-3-2, 40-3-3
Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed, 02/13/2025: 40-3-2, 40-3-3, 40-3-10