Our mission is the control and eradication of infectious and communicable animal diseases.  The Office of State Veterinarian strives to ensure the health of Kentucky's livestock and poultry. 

Division of Animal Health

Contact the

Office of State Vet

Directions to this Office

OSV Forms

HOT TOPICS:

• Premises ID cards available.
• Visit the Sheep and Goat page for identification requirements for marketing EFFECTIVE 7/1/2008.
  
• Visit the Equine page for information on the Equine Interstate Event Permit (passport).
  
• New regulations in effect  12/27/07 click on the links below to access the new regulations.

Regulations

General Entry Regulations

Sale and Exhibition Regulations

General Movement Regulations

Bees

Bovine

Camelids

Cervids

Equine

Poultry

Sheep and Goats

Swine

AG Links

AG Forms

Ky Equine Humane Center

Animal Carcass Disposal

• Dr. Stout’s letter to County Judge Executive
• KDA Statute on Animal DisposalKDA Statute on Collecting Animal Carcasses
• KDA Regulation on Animal Composting
• FDA Rule on Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feeds
• Landfill information: Provided by Division of Waste ManagementOn Farm Disposal
• On Farm Composting