Chester White the summer. A notable Chester White breeder is Randy Schmidt of Williamsburg, Iowa. Randy has been raising quality Chester Whites for nearly half a century and earned the breed's Distinguished Service Award in 2006. For over a half century, Randy Schmidt has worked in the swine industry producing healthy, high quality pig genetics to ensure his customers are more profitable. Specializing in Chester White hogs and located in Iowa, Randy has sold breeding stock across the United States. Chester White The Chester White is a breed of domestic pig which originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was formerly known as
Bureau of Animal Industry Bureau of Animal Industry President Chester A. Arthur signed the Animal Industry Act (23 STAT 31) on May 29, 1884 creating the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), an organization that was established under the United States Department of Agriculture. It replaced the Veterinary Division that had been created by the Commissioner of Agriculture in 1883, which had taken over for the Treasury Cattle Commission, Department of Treasury. The BAI was charged with preventing diseased animals from being used as food. Congress created the Bureau to promote livestock disease research, enforce animal import regulations, and regulate the interstate movement of animals.