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Animal Health

State Veterinarian
(801) 538-7162
(801) 538-7169 fax

Mission Statement

We serve the people of Utah in the following ways:

  • Protection of the public from disease of animal origin (zoonosis).
  • Protection of the animal population from disease.
  • Protection of the livestock industry from disease loss.
  • Facilitating export and marketability of Utah products.

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Animal Health - What we do

  • Implement and enforce import health requirements for animals
  • Issue licenses and certify disease status of flocks and herds
  • Administer disease control programs
  • Coordinate animal disease reporting efforts
  • Perform epidemiological investigations
  • Implement and coordinate emergency response to disease outbreaks
  • Provide animal disease testing
  • Perform export inspections and certification of export products
  • Oversight of veterinary inspections at livestock auction markets
  • Offer training and outreach to veterinarians and technicians
  • Provide consultation on wildlife diseases

Disease Status

  • Brucellosis-Free
  • Tuberculosis-Free
  • Pseudorabies - Stage V
  • Salmonella pullorum-Free
  • Scabies-Free

Reportable Diseases - (801) 538-7161 FAX: (801) 538-7169

Any person who discovers, suspects, or has reason to believe that animals are either affected with a reportable disease or contaminated with a toxic substance shall immediately report that fact, suspicion, or belief to the State Veterinarian, Utah Department of Agriculture 350 N. Redwood Road, Box 146500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6500, (801) 538-7161.

Animal Import Requirements

Import and Commuter Permits