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 OSV operates within the "One Health" model. This model is a worldwide strategy which recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are intricately related and seeks to expand interdisciplinary collaborations and communications across these health disciplines. This is demonstrated by the OSV's close working relationship with a number of diverse community, state, and national partners.
Welcome
Dr. Robert Gerlach
State Veterinarian
907-375-8215
bob.gerlach@alaska.gov
News and Advisories
- COVID-19 Resources for Veterinarians and Animal Owners (New)
- Ticks in Alaska
- CE Credits: Small Animal Requirements for Movement and Travel webinar
- OSV Newsletters
- Animal Health/Feed and Alerts
- Update Veterinarian Contact Information (PDF 36K)
- USDA Latest News Releases
Fish
Animal Health
- Animal Health Regulations (Updated 2017)
- Alaska Animal Health Emergency Management Plan (117K PDF)
- Veterinary Practice and Animal Care
- Biosecurity (PDF 48K)
- Lab Sample Submission Manual (PDF)
Disease Traceability
Dairy and Meat
- Sale of Dairy Products at Farmer's Markets (PDF 139K)
- Reindeer Slaughtering and Processing Regulations
- Cheese Production Regulations
- Dairy Production Regulations
- Termination of Non-Regulatory Dairy Tests (New) (PDF 336K)
Produce
- OSV Produce Safety Program
- FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety
- Key Requirements: Final Rule on Produce Safety (PDF 408K)
- Produce Safety Alliance
- Produce Safety Rule FAQs
- Coverage and Exemptions/Exclusions
- FDA Considering Simplifying Agricultural Water Standards
- Record Templates (Word 78K)
- What Is the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and How Will It Affect Me? (PDF 123K)
- Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 - CANCELED
- 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Cooperative Extension Service Juneau District Office
- 712 W. 12th St., Suite 1
- Juneau, AK
- Sunday, March 22, 2020 - CANCELED
- 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Aspen Suites Hotel Haines
- 409 Main Street
- Haines, AK
- Saturday, April 18, 2020 - CANCELED
- 8:00 am – 5:300 pm
- Cooperative Extension Service Kenai Peninsula District Office
- 43961 K-Beach Rd., Suite A
- Soldotna, AK
Disease
- Study of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Alaska's Domestic Sheep and Goats
- Reportable Diseases (PDF 25K)
- Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings (PDF 1.3M)
- Rabies Compendium (PDF 103K)
- OIE Technical Disease Cards
- Grey Book FAD Disease Reference
Import/Export
- Transiting Horses Through Canada (New)
- CE Credits: Small Animal Requirements for Movement and Travel webinar
- New Animal Import Information from USDA (PDF 24K)
- USDA APHIS eFile Veterinary Services Permitting Assistant (New)
- US State Animal Health Officials
- Includes email addresses for e-submission of CVIs
- Animal Movement Requirements
- International Travel with Pets (PDF 439K)
- Navigating Pet Travel? Let APHIS Help
Alaska Import Fact Sheets
- Alaska Pet Import/Export Questions
- Alaska Import Regulations
- Cattle (PDF 217K)
- Camelids (PDF 234K)
- Cervids (PDF 238K)
- Equines (PDF 524K)
- Goats (PDF 235K)
- Poultry (PDF 241K)
- Sheep (PDF 237K)
- Swine (PDF 222K)
Import Permits // Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
- Tutorial: Domestic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) (DOC 2.1M)
- Tutorial: Import Permits (DOC 1.7M)
Anyone importing animals for Direct or Immediate Slaughter must contact the Office of the State Veterinarian directly to request an import permit. Please call 907-375-8215 to request a permit.
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