Welcome to the Division of Animal Health
The Division of Animal Health is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio's livestock and poultry industries. Responsibilities include livestock and poultry testing and inspection, licensing, controlling animal diseases in Ohio, and providing veterinary diagnostic laboratory services.
Use our Resources
Information about the department's various programs as well as forms, applications and fact sheets can all be found in the resources section.
Livestock Exhibitions
The Ohio Department of Agriculture works to ensure livestock exhibitions in Ohio are fair and the animals from these shows that enter the marketplace are fit for human consumption.
Commercial Dog Breeders
Information for Ohio individuals and businesses seeking to achieve compliance with Ohio's dog breeding laws.
COVID19: What Veterinarians Need to Know
AVMA has provided credible information and resources to assist veterinarians with responses to client and team questions.
Livestock Care Standards
Learn more about care standards for Ohio's Livestock
Monitoring Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) populations in Ohio
A resource providing information about the Asian longhorned tick
Updated Scrapie Regulations & Program Standards
ODA is providing revised regulations and compliance documents for sheep and goat producers, livestock dealers, livestock auction markets, and the agricultural stakeholders in Ohio.
The Division of Animal Health is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio's livestock and poultry industries. Responsibilities include livestock and poultry testing and inspection, licensing, controlling animal diseases in Ohio, and providing diagnostic services through the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
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odx-all-newsXylazine, A Drug Used By Veterinarians, Now A Controlled Substance in Ohio
Veterinary practices must obtain an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Category 3 Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs license by June 30, 2023.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Ashland and Defiance Counties
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a backyard flock in Ashland County and a commercial chicken flock in Defiance County.
ODA Director Announces Dr. Dennis Summers as Ohio’s State Veterinarian
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Dorothy Pelanda today announced Dr. Dennis Summers as Chief of the Division of Animal Health, which is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio’s livestock and poultry industries.
Learn more about ODA's Division of Animal Health. For more information on Agriculture in Ohio, Check Channel.
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Animal Disease hotline
(800) 300-9755 or (614) 728-6220 (Outside Ohio)