National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show -- Animal Care and Use Policy:
The National Western Stock Show has established the “Animal Care and Use Committee” whose mission is to address issues of animal care including the overseeing of an animal activity survey and to address all expressions of concern for animal care from the public, exhibitors and the National Western staff. The committee members include Chairman and Assistant Colorado State Veterinarian John Maulsby, DVM, G. Marvin Beeman, DVM, Wes Metzler, DVM, Bernie Rollin, Ph. D., Mr. Chuck Sylvester, and the National Western management staff.
The National Western supports animal welfare principles which seek to improve the treatment and well-being of animals. Supporting animal welfare means believing humans have the right to use animals. Along with that right comes the responsibility to provide proper and humane care and treatment. Every animal participating in the activities of the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo, and Horse Show shall at all times be provided proper care and management. The care custody and control of the animals brought to the National Western Stock Show is the responsibility of the exhibitor. To ensure this policy, the Animal Care and Use Committee by way of the Volunteer Survey Group shall monitor and document any animal Health and Welfare issues of concern on the grounds of the National Western Stock Show during the show, with emphases on proper care and treatment.
In the event
there is an animal welfare issue, the witness should immediately contact
a National Western Stock Show representative, who will followed a prescribed
course of action.
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