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What is the Breeder Leadership Council (BLC)
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BLC became the idea of breeders in the pet breeding community in early 2014. Concerned individuals, groups, and associations within the pet industry (which includes state educationalists, animal husbandry groups, veterinarians, dog breeders, pet distributors, transporters, and pet stores) who were dedicated to ensuring and promoting good animal husbandry practices, health, welfare, and safety of the dogs and puppies in their care. The need arose for a group that controlled a united message, a council of leaders that provides a sounding board and a direct line to the breeder leaders of each state, in the fight to defend our way of life.
At the MPBA Seminar in March of 2014, the idea grew, a name was adapted, and the BLC was formed. The day after the meeting, at MPBA, there was a meeting at the USDA Education Center in Kansas City. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen, or mend, if need be, the bridge between breeders and USDA. What better way to meet with our regulatory agency than as a unified group? One voice, one mind. To this day working with USDA is still our biggest achievement.
BLC Goals and Objectives:
The Breeder Leadership Counsel is a national collation comprised of professional canine breeders and animal husbandry organizations inclusive of all states across America.
The BLC strives to:
- Establish and enhance inter-organizational communication and collaboration. Foster good will among all participants of the companion pet enterprise, including but not limited to breeders/kennels, pet distributors, transporters, pet retailers, veterinarians, and pet owners.
- Promote continuous improvement in all areas of the companion pet partnership. Offer guidance and support to all state organizations and breeder groups, and to facilitate unity in practice and policy between the various organizations.
- Establish and encourage an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the animals in our member’s care.
- To educate, not only to our member organizations, but also the prospect pet owners, about the fundamental differences between the Animal Welfare and the Animal Rights movement.
- To support legislation that is favorable to responsible animal ownership throughout America.
- To encourage the use of correct terminology of our professions, thereby shaping the conversation proactively to encourage professionalism, higher standards for ourselves and our counterparts, as a means to combat propaganda and negative terminology used by the Animal Rights Agenda.
The BLC is comprised of a Delegate Body and a seven-member board that is chosen from the Delegate Body. The board consists of breeder representatives, broker distributors, pet store owners, and veterinarians. In conclusion, it’s important to recognize that members in the pet industry have not always had a good relationship with regulatory agencies etc. This has greatly improved over the years, and for the simple reason that concerned individuals stepped up to the plate and were willing to do what it takes to make it happen. Today, we can reap the rewards of the work they put in, so if you have the chance, reach out and thank one of these amazing advocates!
Article written by Ervin Raber
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