Animal Health
Dr. Rhonda Veit
Assistant State Veterinarian
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., S.W. Room 105
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Tele: (404) 656-3667
Fax: (404) 651-9024
Georgia's Reportable Animal Disease System (Georgia RADS)
Our Animal Health office governs the prevention, control and eradication of certain infectious and communicable diseases of livestock and other domestic animals. Information sheets on some reportable diseases are available at Georgia RADS
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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)
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Scrapie
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Johnes (Link to UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for more information)
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Pseudorabies
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
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Tuberculosis (TB)
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Brucellosis
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Avian Influenza
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Pullorum Typhoid
Animal Health is also responsible for:
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Six-month Equine Event Permits
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Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
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Interstate (within the U.S.) Movement of Animals
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Registration Marks and Brands for Livestock
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Six-month Equine Event Permit Procedures 11/6/08 (68KB)
Strangles Information Brochure (466KB)
Biosecurity - The Key to Keeping Your Horses Healthy (811KB)
National Animal Identification System Premises Application (62KB)
State Veterinarians 10/24/2008 (41KB)
Important information regarding
animal importation/exportation/rabies:
What do you need for your dogs & cats when entering Georgia?
- Flying into GA from another State: Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is needed within 10 days of movement & a current rabies vaccination (Georgia honors the 1 and 3 yr current rabies certificate)
- Arriving by Car from Another State: Current rabies certificate
- Entering GA from another Country (International): Call CDC (Center for Disease Control) at 404-498-1670 or log on to: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm
Call USDA, Veterinary Services, at 770-922-7860 for:
- Animal(s) Leaving the United States
- Request for International Health Certificates
- International Import/Export Regulations
- Veterinary Accreditation
Questions concerning importation of Wild or Exotic Animals:
- Wildlife Management, Department of Natural Resources
770-761-3044
RABIES QUESTIONS-Division of Public Health:
- Small Animal Epidemiologist,
Dr. Susan Lance - 404-657-2617
2007 Georgia Rabies Control Manual (538KB)
2008 Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control (115KB)
Submission for Rabies testing: Call Public Health 404-327-7981
Rabies & Poison Control Center (animal bites): 1-800-282-5846 or 404-616-9000