Governor Abbott Appoints Four to Texas Animal Health Commission

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AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Alecysa ‘Ali’ Broyles, DVM, and Benjamin Turner, Ph.D. and reappointments of Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jordan and Coleman Locke to the Texas Animal Health Commission for a term ending September 6, 2027. The commission works to protect and improve the health of animal populations across the state.

Alecysa ‘Ali’ Broyles, DVM. of Weatherford is an Associate Equine Surgeon at Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery. She is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Thoroughbred Association, and the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians. Broyles received a BS in Animal Science from Middle Tennessee State University and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University.

Benjamin Turner, Ph.D. of Kingsville is Associate Professor of Natural Resource Management at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. He is a member of the Society for Range Management, the System Dynamics Society, and the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Turner received a BA in Agriculture, Cum Laude Graduate from Sam Houston State University, an MSc in Agribusiness from Texas A&M University – Kingsville, and a PhD in Philosophy in Life Sciences and Natural Resource Management from South Dakota State University.

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jordan of San Saba is the owner and operator of K Jordan Cattle Auctions and the Mayor of San Saba. He is a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Livestock Marketing Council, National Finance Credit Corporation of Texas, and the San Saba Chamber of Commerce. Jordan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University.

Coleman Locke of Wharton is president of his family’s ranch business, JD Hudgins, Inc. He is an honorary director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, a lifetime committee member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and a past director of the Federation of State Beef Councils. He is also a past President and Life Director of the American Brahman Breeders Association and the Texas Brahman Association, and a past Chair of the Texas Beef Council and the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas. Locke holds a BS in Marketing from Abilene Christian University.

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