Veterinarians in New York
Keeping Animals Healthy in New York State
The Division of Animal Industry’s veterinarians administer animal disease programs and, in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture, establish health standards necessary for the sale of animals and animal products in New York. New York State's disease control programs have also been a major factor in the development of the cattle industry in the state. As a result, many New York State programs serve as national animal and public health models.
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Import & Export
Learn about the requirements for importing or exporting animals, including...
Emergency import regulations are in place for several diseases.
View a partial list of eCVI providers for farm animals.
View a list of cattle, swine, goat, sheep, and equine breeds and their...
Find international import and export regulations.
Forms
Veterinarians can order supplies from the Department with this form.
The State Comptroller uses this form to ensure accuracy of its database.
Veterinarians may need to certify that an animal is unfit for purchase.
Veterinarians can track USDA tag distribution using this form.
GlobalVetLink Partnership
Free eCVI Use for Production Animal Veterinarians
Between February 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, the Department will cover the fees associated with Production Animal CVIs originating in New York and issued through GlobalVetLink. This offer is applicable to bovine, caprine, ovine, and swine species. Questions about how to get started? Contact us or learn more about the program at the links below.
Arboviruses
Arboviruses, including eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, continue to circulate in New York State, posing a potential risk to people, horses, and other animals. Read our letter to veterinarians.
Continuing Education Meetings
The Department is a continuing education provider for veterinarians licensed in New York State. In all cases, veterinarians can receive continuing education credits for attendance which can be used for your triennial license registration.
In some cases, where the material has been specifically prepared by USDA, veterinarians may also receive continuing education credits towards the renewal of their accreditation under the National Veterinary Accreditation Program.
The following is a list of continuing education meetings that are currently scheduled around New York State. Please check this schedule periodically for updates.
Reportable Diseases
Protecting Animal and Public Health
In practical terms, not every disease or disease occurrence is of equal importance and the reporting of every occurrence of every disease would overwhelm surveillance for those diseases of greater importance because of their potential impact on animal health, public health, or the economic viability of the agricultural industry in the state and the nation.
Generally speaking, disease occurrence should be reported either if the disease is identified as one of the specific reportable diseases listed in the document below or if certain criteria apply. Some diseases require immediate notification to animal health officials, while others are monthly notifications.
Please contact us if you have any questions concerning reportable diseases.
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