Animal Health

Did you know that Colorado has a State Veterinarian?  The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division, of which the State Veterinarian is a part, work to ensure the health and safety of livestock, horses, pets, and other domesticated animals.  Helpful information you can find on their website includes

• Bringing pets to Colorado from other states or countries
• Emergency preparedness and response for livestock
• Health certificates and ear tags
• Laws and regulations
• Notification of disease outbreaks
• Registering dangerous dogs 
• Reportable livestock diseases
• Reporting suspected animal abuse
• Tips for keeping horses healthy at fairs and events

For further resources, search our library’s online catalog.