Anyone (veterinarians, producers, animal owners, etc.) who is suspicious of a reportable animal disease is required to report it to a Federal (866-536-7593) or State Animal Health Official (515-281-5305).

 

IowaFADefense Certification Program

 

Additional Resources

VET CVI Program

Request for Veterinary Supply Form

Rabies Resource Manual

Rabies Information for Public, Providers and Veterinarians - Iowa HHS

 

Memos and Notices

Animal Health Updates Memo (June 13, 2025)

Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison Memo (September 10, 2024)

U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals Notice (May 10, 2024)

VET CVI Electronic Health Certificate Program Memo (May 8, 2024)

CVI Color of Paper Change Memo (February 27, 2024)

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection Notice (February 9, 2023) 

 

Animal Industry News

Veterinary Accreditation

Iowa Veterinary Accreditation Handbook

Find an accredited veterinarian in your county

 

How Veterinarians Can Gain and Maintain USDA Category II Accreditation Status in Iowa

Video

Video Slides and Audio Script

 

IOWA CODE CHAPTER 162 CARE OF ANIMALS IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

 

Maps

State Veterinarian Districts

State Livestock Inspector Districts

State/Federal Co-op VMO Sections

24-hour Emergency Hotline

515-242-0247