June 11, 2026Contact: aphispress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh …
WVDA Animal Health Laboratory Accredited
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud to announce the Moorefield Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory has received ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation. The accreditation validates the laboratory’s quality management system and shows potential lab clients a viable option for testing within their own quality assurance systems. Maintaining ISO accreditation also allows for participation in national animal …
Animal Health Forms
Annual Application for Apiary Registration (Printable Form)(opens in a new tab)Application for Entry Requirements for Bees(opens in a new tab)Event Examination Request Form(opens in a new tab)Charleston/Guthrie Laboratory Accession Form(opens in a new tab)Commuter Herd Agreement(opens in a new tab)Moorefield Laboratory Accession Form(opens in a new tab)Premise ID Form(opens in a new tab)Owner Shipper Statement Sheep/Goats(opens in a new tab)Owner …
Dangerous Wild Animal Permit
Online None AvailableBy Mail ApplicationContact Agriculture, Department of 347 Gus R. Douglass Guthrie Center Buildings 12 and 13 Charleston, WV, 25312 304-558-2214, extension 3050FeesLicense FeeDescriptionExceptions$10 application, $150 each animalDangerous Wild Animal PermitNone Description The possession of dangerous wild animals presents serious public health and safety concerns and shall be regulated for the following reasons: (1) To prevent the introduction or …
Animal Health Contacts
DIVISION MENUAnimal Health Division 347 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Buildings 12 and 13 Charleston, WV 25312 Office: 304-558-2214 Fax: 304-558-2231 James L. Maxwell, DVM State Veterinarian, Director 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305 Office: 304-558-2214 Jmaxwell@wvda.usAlt, Dr. Erika Assistant State Veterinarian / Assistant Director Moorefield Field Office Office: 304-538-2397 Ext. 6945 ealt@wvda.us Bishoff, Duane Livestock Services Supervisor Morgantown Field Office …