The Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) is a division of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Environmental Health. They are responsible for implementing various programs to protect the health of animals and humans in Alaska, ensuring the well-being and food production capacity of livestock, reindeer, and poultry, and preventing the transmission of animal diseases to humans.
The OSV carries out disease surveillance and traceability, biosecurity, and emergency response measures, as well as overseeing the production of Grade A pasteurized milk and milk products in Alaska. They also monitor Alaska's fish for environmental contaminants and support produce growers in implementing food safety regulations. The OSV regularly provides updates on news, recalls, and advisories related to animal health and disease, and maintains requirements for transporting pets and livestock into and out of the state.
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