Animal Health Branch

Animal Health Branch Mission
The Animal Health Branch is the State's organized, professional veterinary medical unit that protects livestock populations, consumers, and California's economy from catastrophic animal diseases, disasters that impact animals, and other health or agricultural problems. The Branch addresses diseases and other problems that cannot be successfully controlled on an individual animal or herd basis but require state-wide coordinated resources. Implementing programs that protect California's livestock industries and consumers, ensures the availability, affordability, and wholesomeness of food.

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Avian Influenza Updates
California Animal Health Laboratory Certification Program
California Avian Health Education Network (CAHEN)
Statement to California Accredited Veterinarians regarding EHM
Brucellosis Program Changes (Fall 2021)
Pets on Public Transit – Best Practices
Daily and SFS Biosecurity Template for Poultry Premises
Barbiturates in Euthanized Livestock
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Commercial Poultry Biosecurity Resources
FMD Vaccination Video
New Division Forms and Publication Page
Job Opportunities
Animal Disease Traceability
Animal Movement Information
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) Requirements
Requirements for Livestock Entering California
Avian/Poultry
Avian/Poultry (Spanish)
Bison, Water Buffalo, & Yak (or Crossbreeds)
Bison, Water Buffalo, & Yak (or Crossbreeds) (Spanish)
Cattle (Dairy)
Cattle (Dairy) - Spanish
Cattle (Beef)
Cattle (Beef) - Spanish
Cattle (Rodeo, Exhibition or Recreational)
Cattle (Rodeo, Exhibition or Recreational) - Spanish
Equine
Equine - Spanish
Goats
Goats - Spanish
Swine
Swine - Spanish
Sheep
Sheep - Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
CDC Pet Import Regs
USDA Import/Export Regs
Domestic Disease Status-States
Other States' Requirements
Avian Health (Commercial and Backyard Poultry)
Bovine Health (Cattle)
Equine Health (Horses, Donkeys, Mules)
Goats and Sheep Health
Swine Health (Commercial, garbage feeders, potbelly pigs)
Secure Food Supply Program
USDA: International Traveler: Meats, Poultry, and Seafood
Pets & Species Whose Primary Regulator Is Not AHB
Protect California’s Animal Agriculture
USDA Animal Diseases Information
CSFPH Animal Disease
Animal Health Branch Newsletters
AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition
CAHFS Sample Submission Form
California Veterinary Public Health
Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
General Animal Movement Information for Accredited Veterinarians
List of Reportable Diseases
Reporting Animal Diseases
Tuberculosis Testing
US Status for FADs
USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program
USDA Title 9 CFR Accreditation
Federal Regulations Poultry Links
California Animal Regulations
ADT Federal Regulations
California Food and Agriculture Animal Codes
Resources
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AHB & USDA/APHIS District Offices
AHFSS Field Offices
Animal Health Branch History
Animal Health Branch Newsletter
California Code of Regulations
California Food and Agricultural Code
Forms and Publications
Reportable Disease List
One Health
Premises Registration
US Food & Drug Administration
USDA Area Office
Contact Us
CDFA Animal Health and Food Safety Services,
Animal Health Branch
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: 916-900-5002
Fax: 916-900-5333
Email: ahbfeedback@cdfa.ca.gov
Our offices are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.