The center shall protect human and animal health and ensure efficient delivery of animal health services and products of animal origin in Indiana by doing the following:
- (1) Develop animal policy to address Indiana's need for a healthy animal population, a safe food supply, and the provision of a diverse range of veterinary medical services.
- (2) Facilitate collaboration between the board and the state board on programs that advance animal health, animal welfare, food safety, and emergency preparedness.
- (3) Streamline and provide for joint investigations, enforcement, and other administrative functions of the board and the state board.
- (4) Enhance the ability of veterinarians and other employees of the state board appointed under IC 15-17-4-8 to support the regulatory mission of the board and the state board.
- (5) Engage in joint outreach and education activities that increase opportunities to interface with and support the needs of veterinary practitioners, animal owners, and other stakeholders.
- (6) Safeguard against any incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine in Indiana.
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.