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How a xylazine law could impact veterinarians & ranchers

Dr. Beth Thompson at Farmers Union State Convention
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Dr. Beth Thompson at Farmers Union State Convention

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

Attorney General Marty Jackley says it's time to criminalize the use and possession of xylazine.

We ask state veterinarian Beth Thompson how xylazine is used in veterinary medicine and how the bill could affect veterinarians and ranchers. She also discusses how the proposed law compares to what other states are doing.

Plus, we dive into the dangers xylazine poses when used by humans.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.