IL set to increase state vet staff

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is ready to hire four new veterinarians after a $750,000 increase in funding.

Currently the state has a Chief Veterinarian and one state field veterinarian. State Vet Dr. Mark Ernst said the increase in staff will help the IDOA be ready to react to a foreign animal disease outbreak.

“This will enable us to have better coverage throughout the state to respond to foreign animal diseases,” he said.

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