SANTA CLAUS CLEARED TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER
Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf. Team leader Rudolph underwent additional testing to prove he’s the most famous reindeer of all. Although mischievous, Santa will be coordinating his deliveries to nice boys and girls with his scout elves sitting atop many Missouri shelves. Chinn say...