State Veterinarian Appointed as Interim Executive Officer of Department of Livestock
According to a press release from the Department of Livestock, Dr. Marty Zaluski has been appointed to serve as interim Executive Officer for the DOL. Zaluski assumed the interim role, vacated last week by the resignation of Christian Mackay, following a Board of Livestock meeting via conference call on Friday, September 25.
Dr. Zaluski has served as Montana state veterinarian in the DOL since 2007.
Also during Friday’s conference call, Marty Clark was chosen as the interim head of Brands Enforcement Division in the Department.
In the release, Chair of the Board of Livestock, John Lehfeldt stated, “The Board is excited to bring a seasoned employee such as Dr. Zaluski to this position to minimize any disruptions to Department operations.” Lehfeldt continued to express confidence in the direction of the Department to be on the right track moving forward.
Montana Stockgrowers will continue working with the Board of Livestock to provide input as they work to transition the Department’s leadership and identify the best candidates for the future of state’s livestock industry.
More information about the Department of Livestock can be found at liv.mt.gov.
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