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The Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) is part of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Environmental Health. It is responsible for carrying out a wide variety of programs protective of both animal and human health, which in turn safeguards the health and food capacity of Alaska's livestock, reindeer, and poultry, and prevents the transmission of animal disease to humans.
The latest news and updates from the OSV, as well as USDA and FDA recalls and advisories. Requirements for transporting pets and livestock into and out of the State of Alaska. Information for veterinarians and the general public regarding disease surveillance and traceability, biosecurity, and emergency response. The OSV performs oversight of Grade “A” pasteurized milk and milk products produced in the State of Alaska. The OSV monitors Alaska’s fish for mercury, trace metals, radionuclides, and other environmental contaminants. The OSV supports Alaska’s produce growers in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
Animal Disease Traceability (ADT)Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) is a cooperative program that is jointly funded and administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Animal Health Commission. Animal disease traceability, knowing where and when diseased and at-risk animals are or have been, is important to ensuring a rapid response when animal disease events take place. Although animal disease traceability does not prevent disease, an efficient and accurate traceability system reduces the number of animals and response time involved in a disease investigation; which, in turn, reduces the economic impact on owners and affected communities.
Premises RegistrationBefore an official identification device can be ordered, applicators and/or owners must be assigned a nationally unique number. Once the nationally unique number has been assigned, the applicator and/or owner will provide the number to the official tag distributor. There are three nationally recognized identification number options; Premised Identification Numbers (PINs), Location Identification Numbers (LIDs), and Scrapie Flock Identification Numbers. To learn more about nationally unique numbers click here. To request a PIN, LID, or scrapie flock ID contact the TAHC Animal Disease Traceability Team at or 512-719-0733.
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Animal Specific ID Requirements Veterinary Resources No-Cost RFID ProgramThe Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received a limited number of no-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags from the USDA to distribute to Texas accredited veterinarians and cattle producers for use in replacement breeding cattle. The complimentary RFID tags are to be used as an alternative to silver metal Brite tags and orange metal Official Calfhood Vaccination (OCV) tags. Texas accredited veterinarians and cattle producers interested in ordering RFID tags at no-cost may submit their request to the TAHC Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Department beginning Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM.
To place your order, contact the TAHC ADT Department by phone, 512-719-0733, or email, . TAHC staff will process your request in the order it is received. In the event of high call volume, please leave a voicemail and our staff will return your call in the order it is received. Once the Texas tag allotment is depleted, no additional tags may be provided to the state. The TAHC will provide the most current information on availability and distribution on this webpage.
Submit ADT QuestionsWhich agency is responsible for the surveillance of livestock?The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) works with a vast network of partners to carry out surveillance activities in the United States. Together, these partners work to protect animal health, national economic viability, and the food supply.
What is the organization that is in responsible for plant and animal health within the United States?The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health of U.S. agriculture and natural resources against invasive pests and diseases, regulates genetically engineered crops, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and helps people and wildlife coexist.
Which regulatory group is responsible for regulating the importation of animal materials into the US?USDA-APHIS is charged with several critical tasks relating to Imports and Exports, including: Facilitating international trade. Monitoring the health of animals' presented at the border. Regulating the import and export of animals, animal products, and biologics.
What is the country code for the US used for animal identification numbers?Official identification devices that adhere to these numbering systems are listed in Section B of these standards. The following table specifies the format for each official numbering system used for individual animals. [3]2 840 900 (equine only)3 840 is the numeric country code for the United States.
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