Animal health

Protect livestock from diseases and poisons and ensure safety and stability in the food chain

Animal health resources

• Animal diseases and prevention

  Learn how to report and respond to avian influenza, equine botulism, and more

  View Animal diseases and prevention

• Equine regulations

  Comply with requirements for horses residing in Louisiana

  View Equine regulations

• Animal shelter inspections

  Ensure animal shelters are safe from diseases

  View Animal shelter inspections

Contact info

Office of Animal Health and Food Safety (AHFS)

(225) 925-3962
ahfsinfo@ldaf.state.la.us Copy to Clipboard

Related links

• Transporting animals

• Animal emergency planning

• Meat and poultry

• Database of licensed veterinarians (Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine)

• Livestock show rules and regulations (LSU AgCenter)