REGULATORY SERVICES
Healthy Animals = A Healthy Agricultural Economy = A Healthy and Happy Public
A primary goal of the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services is providing support to Virginia's animal agriculture industry. By administering laws and regulations that apply to health requirements for livestock and poultry, we strive to prevent and control the spread of disease through commerce - both in and out of state.
Our veterinarians and field inspectors also work with local officials in the investigations of animal cruelty cases and provide livestock, poultry and companion animal owners with advice and instructions on the proper care and handling of their animals.
Our laboratory system offers clients a wide range of testing services to diagnose livestock and poultry disease and consequently aid in their prevention and control.
The Division of Animal and Food Industry Services is composed of the administrative Office of the State Veterinarian and specialized programs in Laboratory Services and Veterinary Services, as well as other regulatory programs for food safety.
The Division provides support to Virginia agriculture including regulatory and diagnostic testing, training for veterinary accreditation, and informing the public of requirements for the import and export of livestock and poultry.
In addition, the Division's Animal Welfare Program provides advisory assistance and information on up-to-date methods for humane care and handling of animals.
Production Unit Application, Biosecurity, and Training Requirements
Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) Florida Press Release
Equine Piroplasmosis Disease Alert for Veterinarians
Avian Influenza
Exotic Newcastle
Disease
Equine Herpes Virus-1
Equine Viral Arteritis
Johne's
Mad Cow Disease
West Nile Virus
Foot and Mouth Disease
Questions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Centers for Disease Control
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
2003
Statewide Animal Record Summary Reports
Animal Report Entries
Annual Reports from Pounds and Shelters
Approved Virginia Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training - We are currently updating this information. Please check back soon for new information.
Directive 83-1 Approved Capture Drugs and Drug Administering Equipment
Virginia Animal Control Officer Training Standards
Virginia Comprehensive Animal Laws
Title 3.1 of the Code of Virginia, which includes the Comprehensive Animal Laws, will be replaced by a new Title 3.2, effective October 1, 2008. The new Title 3.2 will include all of the same provisions, including the Comprehensive Animal Laws, contained in the current Title 3.1.
Virginia Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control
Virginia Quarantine and Movement Control
Animal Welfare
Dangerous Dog Registry
Laboratory Services
Regulations
Veterinary Services
Questions & Answers
American Veterinary medical Association