The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will be hosting Livestock Investigation Training Level II from Aug. 1-3 at Morehead State University. Registration is now open to all county and state officials, such as animal control officers, sheriffs, and police officers.

Developed by the KHC in partnership with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association with input from experienced enforcement officers, veterinarians, and livestock producers, this three-day course is tailored to the needs of the commonwealth.

This training is a Level II training, where attendees will take what they learned at the Level I training and further their knowledge of difficult animal behavior, body condition scores, situations that need intervention, and how to apply Kentucky statutes to animal cases. Attendees also practice handling and evaluating live horses and livestock as well as examining Kentucky statutes and enforcement procedures. This training also focuses on small ruminants and swine in addition to horses and larger livestock.

"We are thrilled to be offering the Level II Livestock Investigation Training this year for the first time in several years," said Katy Ross, KHC executive director. "This training builds on the foundation of the Level I training and will further the education of peace officers on important issues prevalent throughout the commonwealth. It is important to the entire agriculture industry in Kentucky that these officials possess this training and knowledge