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.

Import Rules for animals coming into New Hampshire, click here.

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.

Applications for Animal Industry:
Application for Pet Shop License
Application for Kennel License
Application for Animal Shelter License
Application for Permit to Feed Garbage to Swine
Application for Pet Shop License
Application for Certification of Stallion Registration
Application for Broker/Pet Shop License
Application for Animal Rescue License

Livestock Dealer License Applications:
Application for Livestock Dealer License-Initial
Criminal Background Check Application
Application for Livestock Dealer License-Renewal

The following locations are all licensed in NH:
Licensed Kennels in NH
Licensed Shelters in NH
Licensed Rescue in NH
Licensed Brokers in NH
Licensed Pet Shops in NH

Licensed Pet Shops & Shelters:
Pet Shops
Shelters

Related Links:
To 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.

To find out the requirements to send an animal to another country, check the USDA website or call 508-865-1421.

NH Board of Veterinary Medicine

Animal Health and Welfare

Visit the Animal Health and Welfare page
www.avianflu.nh.gov

Animals in Disaster
Reportable Animal Diseases

For the latest National Animal Identification System (NAIS) news and information go to the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service web site

                              NH Voluntary NAIS form

More Links

Visit New Hampshire Fairs. Check fair dates and link to all of the fairs at nhfairs.com

2008 Fair Regulations

View the Johnes Disease Mgmt. Program-Test-Negative Herds in NH.