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Big Cat Ownership Allowed

April 19, 2005
By: Neha Bhagat
State Capital Bureau

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Ownership of lions, tigers and bears can continue for another year in Missouri. Neha Bhagat has more from Jefferson City.


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The agricultural policy committee on Tuesday, killed a bill prohibiting the breeding of "large carnivore's." However,Representative Mike Sutherland , a Republican from Warrenton who introduced the bill said he will continue to pursue the issue.He called the decision "unfortunate."

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"Well i'm dissapointed they would chose to do that.I think it is something we need to do.From a public safety standpoint it's an issue that needs to be addressed in Missouri."

At an earlier hearing, the opponents of the bill claimed a few isolated incidents could punish the whole breeding industry.

From the state capital, I'm Neha Bhagat