The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) in partnership with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association (KCA) will offer Level I Livestock Investigation Training in Wilmore, Ky., on March 16-18. The three-day intensive hands-on training prepares animal control and peace officers for the investigation and case management of livestock situations.

Developed by experienced enforcement officers, veterinarians, and livestock producers, this training is unique to the Commonwealth. Throughout the Level I course attendees learn how to handle horses and cattle, access body condition score in both species, identify situations that need intervention, and apply Kentucky statutes to animal cases.

"By expanding the knowledge base of Kentucky officers we've positively impacted the outcome in several equine cases," commented KHC board president Anna Zinkhon. "To date 103 Kentucky officers, representing 49 counties, have completed the Level I training, while 34 completed the Level II course."

Conducted with support from Asbury University in Wilmore, guest instruction will be provided by authorities in Kentucky animal abuse statutes and livestock management and faculty from Asbury