WSDA

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has worked hard over the past several years to build a robust animal disease traceability program.

If you would like help developing a SBS plan this coming summer, Washington State University – College of Veterinary Medicine and WSDA are ready to help you get started!

Be RAD and use the RAD (Reportable Animal Disease) platform to report diseases of concern, new or emerging diseases, high morbidity or mortality events, or diseases with public health concern. Use free Electronic CVIS on Oregon Veterinary Information Systems. Use www.interstate.com for all your export needs. Educate clients on rescuing pets – What to Know […]

By Dr. Amber Itle, WA State Veterinarian Get to know your regional WSDA field vet: Contact List. Be RAD and use the RAD (Reportable Animal Disease) platform to report diseases of concern, new or emerging diseases, high morbidity or mortality events, or diseases with public health concern. Use free Electronic CVIS on Oregon Veterinary Information […]

By Dr. Ben Smith, WA Assistant State Veterinarian, Washington State Department of Agriculture

By Dr. Bruce Hutton, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Region 3 Field Veterinarian

African swine fever is a highly contagious viral pig disease. It can spread very quickly in pig populations through direct or indirect contact.

By Dr. Amber Itle, WA State Veterinarian, Washington State Department of Agriculture

By Dr. Minden L. Buswell, Reserve Veterinary Corps Coordinator, Washington State Department of Agriculture

The Reserve Veterinary Corps is a body of volunteers willing to help WSDA respond to a crisis affecting animals in our state.