17 West Nile Virus cases in Minnesota
Watch out for West Nile Virus: high-risk season leads to 17 positive horse cases in Minnesota since August. Read more.
Commercial Dog and Cat Breeders
We license and inspect Minnesota’s commercial breeding facilities. Learn about the program here.
Program Directors
The Board of Animal Health is all about the team effort. Learn about the leaders of those teams here.
Emergency Planning - Why It Matters
We’re the lead response agency for domestic animal disease events in Minnesota, Learn why emergency planning is a top priority at the Board.
Our Mission
We’ve been around since 1903. Even back then, lawmakers recognized the importance of dedicating one state agency solely to protecting the health of one of Minnesota’s most valued resources: animals. A century later, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health’s mission remains the same.
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Staff
Our office is located in St. Paul, and we serve all of Minnesota. From Alexandria to Zumbrota and every city in the middle, we have someone right around the corner who can help.
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Our Partners
We shouldn’t do it alone, and we don’t. Our partners are valued colleagues who provide insight into the issues of today and support our mission to safeguard animal health. Learn more about Minnesota’s unique arrangement of agriculture, animal health and public health working together.
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