US, February 22, 2016 – The US Department of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS) today named Bernadette Juarez as Deputy Administrator for Animal Care (AC) program.
The department made the announcement in a statement signed by APHIS Administrator, Kevin Shea.
He said Bernadette has been employed permanently adding that he is a replacement for Dr. Chester Gipson, who retired on Jan 1.
He explained that Bernadette will lead the program’s many employees in protecting and ensuring the welfare of millions of animals nationwide that are covered under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Horse Protection Act (HPA).
“Back on January 4, I announced Bernadette Juarez as acting Deputy Administrator for our Animal Care (AC) program. Today, I am announcing her appointment is no longer acting, but permanent. Bernadette has replaced Dr. Chester Gipson, who retired on Jan 1.
“ She will lead the program’s many employees in protecting and ensuring the welfare of millions of animals nationwide that are covered under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Horse Protection Act (HPA)’’, he said.
