The Official Portal for the State of Georgia

Animal Industry - Animal Health

19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., S.W. Room 105
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Tele: (404) 656-3667
Fax: (404) 651-9024

Dr. Judy Webb
Associate State Veterinarian

Dr. Maria Luke
Assistant State Veterinarian


Georgia's Reportable Animal Disease System (Georgia RADS)

Our Animal Health office governs the prevention, control and eradication of certain infectious and communicable diseases of livestock and  other domestic animals.  Information sheets on some reportable diseases are available at Georgia RADS

Animal Health is also responsible for:

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  Six-month Equine Event Permit Procedures (10/1/07) (83KB)

  Strangles Information Brochure (466KB)

  Biosecurity - The Key to Keeping Your Horses Healthy (811KB)

  National Animal Identification System Premises Application (31KB)  

  State Animal Health Officials (119KB)

  Veterinary Continuing Education Information  (47KB)

Important information regarding
animal  importation/exportation/rabies:

What do you need for your dogs & cats when entering Georgia?

  • Flying into GA from another State: Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is needed within 10 days of movement & a current rabies vaccination (Georgia honors the 1 and 3 yr current rabies certificate)
  • Arriving by Car from Another State: Current rabies certificate
  • Entering GA from another Country (International): Call CDC (Center for Disease Control) at 404-498-1670 or log on to: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm

Call USDA, Veterinary Services, at 770-922-7860 for:

  • Animal(s) Leaving the United States
  • Request for International Health Certificates
  • International Import/Export Regulations
  • Veterinary Accreditation

Questions concerning importation of Wild or Exotic Animals:

  • Wildlife Management, Department of Natural Resources
    770-761-3044

RABIES QUESTIONS-Division of Public Health:

  • Small Animal Epidemiologist,
    Dr. Susan Lance - 404-657-2617

  2007 Georgia Rabies Control Manual (538KB)

  2008 Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control (115KB)

Submission for Rabies testing: Call Public Health 404-327-7981

Rabies & Poison Control Center (animal bites): 1-800-282-5846 or 404-616-9000