Joint Public Hearing of the
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Game and Fisheries Committees
on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Bedford American Legion
3721 US 220 BUS
Bedford PA, 15522
or via Zoom
AGENDA
Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Schedule
5:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
- Senator Laughlin, Majority Chair, Game & Fisheries
- Senator Vogel, Majority Chair, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
- Senator Brewster, Minority Chair, Game & Fisheries
- Senator Schwank, Minority Chair, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
5:10 p.m.
Bryan Burhans, Executive Director – Testimony
Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC)
5:30 p.m.
Kevin Brightbill, DVM, State Veterinarian and Director
Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Gregory Hostetter, Deputy Secretary – Testimony
Animal Health and Food Safety
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
5:50 p.m.
Torin Miller, Director of Policy – Testimony
National Deer Association (NDA)
6:10 p.m.
Josh Newton, President – Testimony
Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association (PDFA)
6:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Adjournment