This bill amends the Wyoming Veterinary Medical Practice Act to allow non-veterinarians to perform pregnancy determinations on cattle and sheep. Specifically, it adds a new exception to the existing law, stating that, except as otherwise provided, no person may practice veterinary medicine without a license, but any person is permitted to conduct pregnancy determinations on these livestock. The new legal language inserted into the law clarifies this exception, ensuring that non-veterinarians are explicitly authorized to perform this specific task.

However, the bill does not establish any educational, professional fitness, examination, certification, or licensure requirements for non-veterinarians engaging in this practice. There are concerns that the lack of oversight may lead to issues regarding the qualifications of individuals performing these determinations. It has been suggested that the Board of Veterinary Medicine or another appropriate agency should be given the authority to implement an approval process or establish rules governing this practice. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
27LSO-0153 v0.4: 33-30-203