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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Northeast Ohio Horses
Disease spread by mosquitoes is preventable in horses with proper vaccination.
odx-read-more about the article: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Northeast Ohio HorsesCommercial Dog Breeders
Information for Ohio individuals and businesses seeking to achieve compliance with Ohio's dog breeding laws.
odx-read-more about the article: Commercial Dog BreedersRabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Found in Ohio
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease was detected in a domestic rabbit in Medina County. The disease does not pose a threat to humans or other animals.
odx-read-more about the article: Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Found in OhioWest Nile Virus Confirmed in Ohio Horses
Diseases spread by mosquitoes are preventable in horses with proper vaccination
odx-read-more about the article: West Nile Virus Confirmed in Ohio HorsesOhioans reminded to take simple steps to stay healthy at fairs
As millions of Ohioans prepare to visit any of Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, leaders at the Ohio Departments of Agriculture and Health want to encourage guests to practice good hygiene when visiting livestock exhibits this summer.
odx-read-more about the article: Ohioans reminded to take simple steps to stay healthy at fairsThe 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.

Drug Tissue Residues
Educational material for drug tissue residues in food producing animals.

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.

Erysipelas
Erysipelas is an infectious disease seen mainly in growing pigs and characterized clinically by sudden death, fever, skin lesions and arthritis.

Measures to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions
Measures to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions

Livestock Care Standards
Learn more about care standards for Ohio's Livestock
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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Animal Disease hotline
(800) 300-9755 or (614) 728-6220 (Outside Ohio)
