Office of the State Veterinarian

What do we do?

The Office of the State Veterinarian protects the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries directly, and the public indirectly, through the prevention, early detection, containment, and eradication of economically important livestock, poultry, and fish diseases that, in many cases, are transmissible to people. In addition, welfare of farm animals is ensured by assisting the Livestock Inspection Program in the investigation and prosecution of cases of cruelty to animals. This Office watches over four areas: Regulation of the importation of animals, control and eradication of livestock diseases, regulation of fish farming, transportation and processing and emergency response.

West Nile Virus Information for Horse Owners

West Nile Virus sampling protocol and case form for veterinarians

Regulation of the importation of animals   

Beef Cattle	Horses	Pigs	Goats
Sheep	Deer	Birds	Dogs
Cats	Monkeys	Poultry	Dairy Cattle
Zoo Animals	Aquaculture