Dr. Robert Cobb, State Veterinarian
Dr. Wendy Cuevas-Espelid, Assistant State Veterinarian
19 MLK, Jr. Drive, Room 106
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Tele: 404-656-3671
Fax:  404-657-1357

Field Force investigators handle many issues involving poultry & livestock on a daily basis. Whether at a public sale, market, or show, their enforcement of health regulations and laws pertaining to state requirements keep Georgians and their animals healthy. Livestock/Poultry holds certification training for Animal Feeding Operators at no cost to Georgia swine, poultry, and dairy farmers.

Livestock/Poultry Enforces and regulates the statutes governing:

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• Public sale of livestock and poultry
• Livestock and poultry mortality disposal
• Livestock disease control
• Livestock auction markets and sales
• Inspection of poultry pits and site approvals
• Certify Animal Feeding Operators
• Certify Nutrient Management Planners
• Review Nutrient Management Plans
• License and inspect deer farmers
• Enforce exhibitions health requirements of livestock at shows, fairs,etc.
• Livestock poultry emergency management
• Animal Manure Handlers Rules & Application