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SACRAMENTO, December 23, 2025 - CDFA's Animal Health Branch is announcing fourteen vacancies on the Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board. The Board makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters pertaining to:
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Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures
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Rate and collection of license fees and penalties
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Posting and providing notice for changes in bylaws, general procedures, or orders
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All matters pertaining to Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) Division 5, Part 2, Chapter 4, including, but not limited to, the control and management of cattle health diseases, evaluating effectiveness of cattle health programs, necessary fees to provide adequate services, and regulations required to accomplish the purposes of the chapter.
Current vacancies:
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Minimum of Three (3) Industry members - The Advisory Board will consider a variety of state livestock industry representatives for this vacancy, including, but not limited to, the following: active cattle producers or are recognized representatives of a livestock trade association.
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Minimum of Three (3) academic, university or extension members - The Board will consider academic, university or extension members for this vacancy, who specialize in cattle health diseases.
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Minimum of Three (3) licensed veterinarians - The Board will consider licensed veterinarians for this vacancy, who specifically practice veterinary medicine for beef and/or dairy cattle.
The remaining five (5) vacancies can be made up of industry members, university or extension members, and/or licensed veterinarians.
These vacancies were created because of term limits on the Board. The membership term for this vacancy will be 24 months. Board members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for transportation to and from meetings and for per diem expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
Animal health plays a critical role in California's agricultural circular economy.
Applicants interested should submit resumes by January 20, 2026 to:
Dr. Nicki Humphrey Animal Health Branch 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California 95814 [email protected]
Additional information is available on the AHB web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/index.html.
You may also contact Branch Chief Amanda Murray of the Animal Health Branch at 916-900-5004.
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