LIVESTOCK HEALTH MANAGEMENT
The Livestock Health Management Program coordinates statewide activities to prevent, control, and eradicate certain domestic diseases of cattle, sheep, goats, farmed deer, swine, and poultry. This is achieved through the following activities:
Cooperative State–Federal–Industry Programs
Cooperative State–Federal–Industry Programs are partnerships between CDFA, USDA, livestock producers, and accredited veterinarians to prevent, control, and eradicate domestic diseases of livestock that negatively affect producers and consumers in the United States. These programs involve conducting tests and inspections on farms, at saleyards, and at slaughter plants according to national standards.
Livestock Movement & Entry Permits
Each year California received millions of animals from other states and countries. These movements may allow disease or pests to enter California with animals, travelers, and foods. CDFA monitors and regulates the movement of livestock across California borders to ensure that only healthy animals are imported. Movement permits are required before many classes of livestock can enter California.
Other Livestock Diseases
At the request of the livestock industry, CDFA assists with the development and management of disease control programs such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), rabies, bovine trichomoniasis, and equine infectious anemia (EIA).
Contact us for more information:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal Health and Food Safety Services, Animal Health Branch
1220 N Street, Room A-107
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (916) 654-1447
Fax: (916) 653-2215
or send an email to: ahbfeedback@cdfa.ca.gov