KRS 257.230: Functions of state veterinarian.

The state veterinarian shall be an agent of the board, shall enforce the administrative

regulations of the board pertaining to livestock, poultry, and fish and, under the direction

of the board, shall supervise and control the action of all deputies, inspe ctors, agents and

specialists within the Office of the State Veterinarian. He or she shall devote his or her

entire time to the duties of the office. He or she shall recommend from time to time such

changes in the administrative regulations of the board, a s he or she deems necessary, and

do all other things necessary and proper for the successful enforcement of this chapter.