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Animal Health > Animal Health

 Animal Health Section

The MDA Animal Health Program prevents and controls infectious and contagious diseases in Maryland livestock and poultry with particular emphasis on those diseases that threaten public health, endanger food supplies or threaten the economic security of the animal industries.

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Cattle Horse Small Ruminants
Swine Poultry Pets/Species Not Regulated by MDA


​Our Contact Information

Animal Health Program
State Veterinarian: Dr. Guy Hohenhaus

Phone: (410) 841-5810 or (800) 492-5590
Emergency After Hours: (410) 841-5971
Veterinary licensing and practices OR to file a complaint against a veterinarian, please contact:
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (410) 841-5862

Where to send your samples:
Contact the Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory System



Contact Us

Office Address:

50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis MD 21401

Phone: 

410-841-5810 or 800-492-5590

Email: 

animalhealth.mda@maryland.gov