Division of Animal Health and Dairy Services

Animal Health

• Animal Shipments and Livestock Markets

• Animal Inspectors in Massachusetts Towns

• Biosecurity: Livestock and Poultry Disease Control Programs

• Bioterrorism: Preparedness and Response Program

• Equine Program

• Pet Shop Program

• Rabies

• Reportable Disease Programs

• Legal Resources
  

  • New Proposed Regulations & Public Hearing Notice (.PDF)
  • Laws
  • Regulations

The Bureau of Animal Health works to prevent the spread of infectious disease in domestic animals by enforcing laws, regulations and orders relative to the inspection, examination, quarantine and care of animals.

Animal Health Emergency Order [PDF]

Press Release:
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources issues Emergency Order to strengthen animal import laws. [PDF]

Order Compliance Guidelines [PDF]

Additional Compliance Guidelines [PDF]

Animal Entity Registration Form

Massachusetts Approved Shelter and Rescue Organizations

News and Features

Biosecurity Guidelines for:

Livestock Auctions

Live Bird Markets

Dairy Facilities

Hot Topics

Monkeypox

Mad Cow Disease

Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Related Links 

• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

• U.S. Animal Health Association