The bill amends existing laws related to the Wyoming livestock board's responsibilities regarding brucellosis testing information. It specifies that the board must provide results of non-negative brucellosis tests to the owner of the tested animal within three days of receiving the first preliminary laboratory results. Additionally, the board is required to notify all brand inspectors and veterinarians in the county where the non-negative test originated within seven days of the same preliminary results. This aims to enhance communication and response to potential disease outbreaks.

Furthermore, the bill updates the confidentiality provisions surrounding reportable diseases. It mandates that the state veterinarian must inform the owner of the animal and relevant local veterinarians and brand inspectors about non-negative test results, ensuring that critical information is shared promptly to aid in disease management. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-18-117, 11-19-102