Overview
Ensuring Livestock and Poultry Health
Livestock in New York State are subject to some requirements governing everything from identification to import and export procedures and more. Livestock owners should additionally be aware of common diseases and disease reporting procedures, certain regulations regarding the Great New York State Fair and county fairs, and the Department's programs and permits.
Species Information
Learn About Your Animals' Needs
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Mortality Guidance
The following information is provided as guidance; however, these activities may also be subject to local law.
Additional Programs
Health Assurance, Traceability, and More
A disease prevention program that develops farm-specific herd health plans.
Traceability is important to ensuring rapid response when disease events occur.
Promoting the production of high quality milk.
A US Pullorum-Typhoid Clean status may be required by poultry shows.
Use this form to apply for livestock brand registration.
Please allow at least two weeks for processing.
A veterinary feed directive orders the use of a VFD drug.
A disease prevention program developing farm-specific herd/flock health plans.
Proper management techniques within every segment of the beef industry.
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.