Rules for Consumer Advisories
Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase risk of foodborne illness. If any of the below foods are being sold on-site in a ready to eat form, the retail establishment selling the raw or...
Growler Refilling Guidance
What is a Growler? A Growler is a refillable container or vessel into which beverages are dispensed for transport for off-premise consumption. In the late 19th century fresh beer from the local pub...
Livestock Biosecurity Guidelines
Biosecurity Begins with You The cornerstone of protecting agriculture and food begins with preparations on the home front. Georgia livestock producers are encouraged to develop a written plan that...
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Animal Health team has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the Asian Longhorned tick) in Habersham, Hall,...
Bringing Swine into Georgia
Get a Permit: Swine and Bird Travel Permit Registration. Overview Swine that have been fed garbage may not enter Georgia under any conditions No swine vaccinated against Pseudorabies are allowed...
Agricultural Products Complaint
Agricultural producers with a non-payment complaint against one of our licensed facilities can notify us by filling out this form. (* indicates a requires field)
Authorizing Persons to Obtain Animals on behalf of Licensed Animal Shelters/Rescues
Anyone or any group that obtains Animals from a licensed Animal Shelter/Rescue with the intent of re-homing the animal is required to apply for and obtain an "Animal Shelter License" from the...
Animal Control Information Sheet
General Information A person or business with a GDA animal shelter license must comply with the relevant regulations of the Georgia Animal Protection Act. All laws and rules, as well as sample...
Bird Dealer Information Sheet
General Information A person or business with a GDA animal shelter license must comply with the relevant regulations of the Georgia Animal Protection Act. All laws and rules, as well as relevant...