Well, in the case of environmental or health reasons surely if the reasons are valid more than just the humane society would be concerned?
Here's the full composition from the legislature:
Section 1. (A) There is hereby created the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board for the purpose of establishing standards governing the care and well-being of livestock and poultry in this state. In carrying out its purpose, the Board shall endeavor to maintain food safety, encourage locally grown and raised food, and protect Ohio farms and families. The Board shall be comprised of the following thirteen members:
(1) The director of the state department that regulates agriculture who shall be the chairperson of the Board;
(2) Ten members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The ten members appointed by the Governor shall be residents of this state and shall include the following:
(a) One member representing family farms;
(b) One member who is knowledgeable about food safety in this state;
(c) Two members representing statewide organizations that represent farmers;
(d) One member who is a veterinarian who is licensed in this state;
(e) The State Veterinarian in the state department that regulates agriculture;
(f) The dean of the agriculture department of a college or university located in this state;
(g) Two members of the public representing Ohio consumers;
(h) One member representing a county humane society that is organized under state law.
(3) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives who shall be a family farmer;
(4) One member appointed by the President of the Senate who shall be a family farmer.
Not more than seven members appointed to the Board at any given time shall be of the same political party.
Doesn't strike me as particularly biased...