Animal Health
The Animal Health Section of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets protects the health and welfare of Vermonters and their livestock and poultry by advancing a safe and secure food supply within a marketplace that provides fair and equal access to consumers and processors while enhancing Vermont’s working landscape, rural character and local economies. Through its prudent enforcement programs, the Section maintains the ability of Vermont's livestock, poultry, and livestock products to be sold locally, nationally and internationally. Through its technical assistance and inspection programs, the Animal Health Section provides outreach to producers, processors and consumers on appropriate animal agricultural practices that assure the health and humane treatment of livestock and compliance with best practices, laws and regulations.
In order to accomplish its objectives, the Animal Health Section works closely with the United States Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services Division, private accredited veterinarians, livestock and poultry producers, and licensees/registrants.
The Animal Health Section oversees the inspection and licensing of pet merchants, and livestock dealers, transporters, and packers. It also issues registration certificates to animal shelters, rescue organizations, certified euthanasia technicians and associated facilities.
Fair Season
Its fair season! Please visit our disease prevention page to learn more about animal health recommended standards for fairs, import regulations, and important information for exhibitors on how to minimize disease transmission between people and animals.
New Requirements
Livestock Movement Regulations Within State
Intrastate Movement Identification
Current Topics
Swine Producers and Biosecurity Supplies
Producer Preparedness: Biosecurity Audit Form
Poultry Biosecurity Poster (PDF)
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Avian Influenza Oubreaks 2015 and Recommendations for Poultry Producers
Biosecurity Practices for Poultry Producers