The Kentucky House Agriculture and Small Business Committee moved Feb. 17 to provide more protection for the horse.

House Bill 398, which would create a committee to assist, advise, and consult with the cabinet on issues of equine health and welfare, garnered unanimous support and passed the committee with no dissenting votes.

The bill will also create an equine health and welfare trust fund to be administered by the board to promote equine health, welfare, and safety. HB 398 is sponsored by Democratic Rep. Tom McKee, a Harrison County farmer who chairs the House Agriculture and Small Business Committee.

"This bill will move the horse industry forward," said McKee. "We are concerned about the health and welfare of the horse, and this bill helps address those concerns

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