Office Information
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission was created by Act 87 of 1963. The Commission has full authority for the control, suppression, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and pests, and supervision of livestock and poultry sanitary work in this state. It has the duty for the development of the livestock and poultry industries in the state and for administering the provisions of laws and regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry. The Commission is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with several federal agencies in matters relating to livestock and poultry disease control programs. Learn More
Notices and Important News
Effective immediately, the Arkansas VDL is not able to accept animals weighing more than 500 lb for necropsy/disposal. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will send out another announcement when full necropsy services resume.
May 23, 2024 – Theileria orientalis ikeda has been found in Arkansas
April 26, 2024 – Premovement Testing Requirements for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle
April 5, 2024 – Restriction of Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle
Poultry Feeding Operations Registration
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (AUGUST 15, 2023)
The Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is pleased to announce the resumption of large animal necropsy services. This includes livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, swine), equines, and camelids.
Please contact the laboratory at 501-823-1730 before bringing large animal remains for necropsy.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Dominican Republic
Arkansas State Veterinarian-Approved Products
Livestock and Poultry Division (ADA-LPD) Event Registration
ON-LINE Entry Permit Issuance (24/7 a Permit Number can be Issued)
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (Wild and Domestic Rabbits)
Questions & Answers on Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)
Requests for Changes to Submitted and Signed Forms
