Animal Health Board

The Kansas Animal Health Advisory Board, appointed by the governor, serves in an advisory capacity to the Animal Health Commissioner, aiding the commissioner in determining policies and plans relating to the Division of Animal Health.

The regular meeting of the Animal Health Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact Dr. Justin Smith, Animal Health Commissioner, at Justin.Smith@ks.gov with any questions or to have a link to access the meeting. 

Pet Animal Advisory Board

The Kansas Pet Animal Advisory Board is appointed by the governor to review the status, and make recommendations to the Animal Facilities Inspection program especially in regard to the Kansas Pet Animal Act.

Special Meeting April 22
The Pet Animal Advisory Board will hold a brief special board meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Click this link to register for the virtual meeting

June 2026 Quarterly Meeting
The next meeting will be held on June 10, 2026 via Zoom.
More details will be available in late May.

March 2026 Quarterly Meeting
Minutes from the December meeting were approved at the March quarterly meeting. Read them here: December 2025 Minutes

The AFI staff presented an update on the program. See those slides here: Slide Deck from March 2026 meeting