Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world marvel at the world-class livestock and top-notch commercial exhibits at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. However, with one stroll down the west end of Reliant Center, visitors seem to have stepped into one of the world’s finest Western art galleries.
Through the efforts of approximately 35 volunteers, most of whom are practicing veterinarians, the Houston Livestock Show™ works to ensure a level playing field among the thousands of market animals brought to compete in the Show each year. Members of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Veterinarian Committee conduct tests for any unapproved drugs or drug residue present in market lambs, goats, steers and barrows. The testing also assures that all livestock exhibitors conform to guidelines set forth by the Food and Drug Administration to provide a wholesome food product to the American public. Committee members test top-placing animals and perform random tests as well.
Letters and comments should be sent to:
Marketing and Public Relations Division,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
P.O. Box 20070
Houston, Texas 77225-0070
