Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Animal Health
The Division of Animal Health maintains disease control programs to protect the health and well-being of livestock in New Jersey. The Division tracks information about emerging diseases around the world that may impact the Garden State, conducts epidemiological investigations of livestock diseases, operates an animal health diagnostic laboratory, manages two contagious equine metritis quarantine facilities for imported horses and supports an aggressive livestock welfare program. In addition, the Division is also involved with animal emergency preparedness and response, especially during disasters that affect the health, safety and welfare of animals and their owners.
| Regulatory Information | ||
Animal Quarantine and Embargo - N.J.A.C. 2:5
Avian Influenza Regulations - N.J.A.C. 2:9
Biological Products for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Purposes - N.J.A.C. 2:6
Disease Control Program/Reportable Disease List - N.J.A.C. 2:2
Dog and Cat Import - N.J.A.C. 8:23
Domestic Livestock Humane Investigation Complaint Form
Fair and Show Animal Health Recommendations
Humane Treatment of Domestic Livestock - N.J.A.C. - 2:8
Interstate Livestock Movement Requirements
Laboratory Services - N.J.A.C. - 2:10
List of State Health Officials
Livestock and Poultry Import - N.J.A.C. 2:3
2025 NJ Fair and Show Animal Health Letter
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Information
| Poultry Information | ||
Certified Pollorum Testing Class
Live Bird Marketing System (LBMS)
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
Preventing Human Salmonella Infections linked to Contact with Live Poultry
Requirements for poultry at shows and fairs
| Programs and Services | ||
Contagious Equine Metritis Information
NJCHAP - NJ Cattle Health Assurance Program
NJSAGHAP - NJ Sheep and GOAT Health Assurance Program
| Swine Health Information | ||
Literature Review on Non-animal Origin Feed Ingredients
USDA APHIS Swine Disease Information