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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 | Protecting Pets and Livestock from Volcanic Ash | Animal Health and Disease |
| 04/11/2025 | Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination | Animal Feed |
| 04/24/2025 | Cronus Pharma LLC initiating Voluntary Recall for (Dexased™ -Aspen and Dexmedvet™ -Cronus Pharma LLC) of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection 0.5 mg/mL For Veterinary Use Due to Presence of Particulate Matter | Animal Health and Disease |
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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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