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Lentner, MO
Below is an e-mail that was sent to Purina asking for their help in passing the legislation we need in order for deer farmers to survive in Missouri.
Purina's North American Headquarters is located in St. Louis Mo. They employ approximately 6500 people.
Purina has always been a great partner for our industry. They offer great products used by 1,000's of deer farmers nationwide.
Please contact your Purina Representative or contact the company directly and ask them to issue their written support for our industry. Thanks for your help.
Contact info.: [email protected] phone 800-227-8941
Purina:
As you are likely aware the deer farming industry in Missouri is under attack by the Missouri Department of Conservation. MDC has announced many new regulations that will end the farmed deer industry in this state. The Missouri Whitetail Deer Breeders and Hunting Ranch Association has been working non stop over the past several months to save this industry. There is currently legislation moving through the Senate and the House that will change the definition of farm raised deer from "wildlife" to "livestock". I am sure that your are informed on this issue and know that the animals we raise have been domestic livestock for 10+ generations. They are 100% dependent on the deer farmer for feed, water, shelter, health care, etc., etc. They are livestock raised by farmers.
Many, many deer farmers in Missouri and across the nation are Purina Deer Feed customers.
We need your help to take get our legislation moved across the finish line and signed by the governor.
Would your company be willing to issue a public statement in support of changing the definition of farm raised deer from wildlife to livestock?
We really need your support on this legislation. The future of the deer farming industry in Missouri is at stake here.
Purina's North American Headquarters is located in St. Louis Mo. They employ approximately 6500 people.
Purina has always been a great partner for our industry. They offer great products used by 1,000's of deer farmers nationwide.
Please contact your Purina Representative or contact the company directly and ask them to issue their written support for our industry. Thanks for your help.
Contact info.: [email protected] phone 800-227-8941
Purina:
As you are likely aware the deer farming industry in Missouri is under attack by the Missouri Department of Conservation. MDC has announced many new regulations that will end the farmed deer industry in this state. The Missouri Whitetail Deer Breeders and Hunting Ranch Association has been working non stop over the past several months to save this industry. There is currently legislation moving through the Senate and the House that will change the definition of farm raised deer from "wildlife" to "livestock". I am sure that your are informed on this issue and know that the animals we raise have been domestic livestock for 10+ generations. They are 100% dependent on the deer farmer for feed, water, shelter, health care, etc., etc. They are livestock raised by farmers.
Many, many deer farmers in Missouri and across the nation are Purina Deer Feed customers.
We need your help to take get our legislation moved across the finish line and signed by the governor.
Would your company be willing to issue a public statement in support of changing the definition of farm raised deer from wildlife to livestock?
We really need your support on this legislation. The future of the deer farming industry in Missouri is at stake here.
