Kelly appoints three to animal health board

Kansas Department of Agriculture

Gov. Laura Kelly recently made several appointments to state boards, councils, a commission and a committee. Included were five appointments to the Kansas Animal Health Board, according to the Kansas Livestock Association.

Kevin Schultz of Haviland was newly appointed to the board. Brandon Depenbusch of Great Bend, Ryan Arndt of Emporia, Wade Taylor of Oakley and Melissa Hildebrand-Reed of Abilene were reappointed.

The Kansas Animal Health Board consists of nine members who serve in an advisory capacity to assist the animal health commissioner in determining policies and plans related to the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health.