Welcome
- Dr. Sarah Coburn
- State Veterinarian
- 907-375-8215
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.
| Date | Alert and Link | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2024 | ANSWERS Pet Food Voluntarily Withdrawals Certain Limited Lots of Beef and Chicken Dog Foods Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria | Animal Feed |
| 09/01/2023 | APHIS VS- Outline of Required CWD Certification for Canadian Farmed Cervids Imported for Purposes Other than Immediate Slaughter (Effective September 1, 2023) | Animal Import/Export |
| 07/01/2024 | Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Dog and Cat Food Including Select Viva Turkey Recipes (Lot 21244) Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk to People and Pets | Animal Feed |
| 07/01/2024 | Vitakraft Sun Seed Recall of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk | Animal Feed |
| 07/22/2024 | CDC Updates Dog Importation Process – July 22, 2024 Press Release | Animal Import/Export |
| 09/26/2024 | New ADT Rule for Cattle and Bison - Effective 11/5/24 | Animal Import/Export |
Popular Content
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.
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