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The Division of Animal Industry is responsible for the control and eradication of all contagious and infectious diseases of domestic animals and poultry in the state. Conducted through testing, vaccination and regulation of entry of animals and poultry into New Hampshire, the goal is protection of people, livestock and poultry from contamination. An added benefit of disease free animals is stable production costs, which relate directly to the cost of associated food products.

The division is charged with the enforcement of the animal welfare and abuse laws and maintains a diagnostic laboratory at the University of New Hampshire used by veterinarians in the state to identify animal health problems. The state veterinarian, who also serves as deputy commissioner to the department, administers the division.
   
 

News:
arrowNotice of Public Hearing (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – 8:00 a.m.)

Emergency Preparedness for Animals
For help, visit the NH Disaster Animal Response Team (NHDART) website
Disaster Preparation Tips for You and Your Animal Companions

Animal Population Control Program:
The Animal Population Control program provides financial assistance for low-income pet owners and people adopting pets from animal shelters to neuter their cat or dog. It is part of the state's program to reduce pet overpopulation and threats to public health and safety from mid-Atlantic rabies and other sources. Telephone 603-271-3697.

Please send in a completed application plus an additional copy per animal for which you are applying for assistance. You may only receive help with three animals per household every five years.

arrowApplication
arrowIncome Verification Form

Import Rules for animals coming into New Hampshire
arrowTo find out the requirements to send an animal to another state, check the USDA website or call the Division of Animal Industry at 603-271-2404.
arrowTo find out the requirements to send an animal to another country, check the USDA website or call 508-363-2290.

You are now able to fill in your applications online, however, if a SIGNATURE is required anywhere on the form, you may fill in the form as necessary, but save the form to your computer, download and print the form, sign the form in the appropriate locations and send to our offices with the appropriate remittance due. If you do not follow these instructions, your application will not be processed properly. Should you encounter any difficulties with the applications, please contact us at 271-2404.

Applications for Animal Industry:
arrowApplication for Animal Shelter License
arrowApplication for Broker License
arrowApplication for Certification of Stallion Registration
arrowApplication for Commercial Kennel License
arrowApplication for Permit to Feed Garbage to Swine
arrowApplication for Pet Shop License
arrowApplication for Poultry "Cash Buyer"
arrowCertification of Conformity to Municipal Zoning

Livestock Dealer License Applications:
arrowApplication for Livestock Dealer License-Initial
arrowCriminal Record Release Form
arrowApplication for Livestock Dealer License-Renewal
arrowApplication for Permit to Operate Bulk Tank Pick-up System of Collecting Milk
arrowApplication for License to Weigh, Sample or Test Milk & Cream

Related Links:
arrowNH Board of Veterinary Medicine

Animal Health and Welfare:
 arrowAnimals in Disaster
arrowAvian Flu
arrowReportable Animal Diseases
arrowH1N1 Information from the Division of Animal Industry

National Animal Identification System (NAIS):
Livestock owners can now sign up for a unique "premises identification number" for their livestock facilities through the NHDAMF Division of Animal Industry. Officials in the Division are in the process of identifying locations that manage or hold animals and assigning them a premises identification. The goal of establishing a state and national identification system is to be able to trace everywhere an animal has been within 48 hours of a disease outbreak. To learn more, visit our National Animal Identification System web page.

More Links:
 arrowVisit New Hampshire Fairs. Check fair dates and link to all of the fairs at nhfairs.com
arrow2011 Fair Regulations
arrowView the NH Association of Fairs & Expos Commissioner Award Winners

Contact Us:
Visit the Contact Us page for Division of Animal Industry contact information.
 
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
25 Capitol Street, 2nd Floor
Concord, NH 03302
 
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