DIVISION MENUThe West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Laboratories Unit test a variety of different products for a plethora of various analytes. WVDA Regulatory Officers inspect facilities and collect samples, which in turn are analyzed in our laboratories. Highly trained scientists analyze samples for bacteriological, viral, toxin, foreign material, and chemical contaminations. We analyze samples for compliance …

DIVISION MENUWVDA’s Environmental Programs and Laboratories are based at the Moorefield, West Virginia, Regional Agricultural Complex. These programs began in 1993 and involved the employment of a chemist and the installation of equipment for the testing of nutrients in animal manures. These efforts expanded with the additional testing activities for an outside nutrient digesting project relating to poultry litter. Additional …

DIVISION MENUWhether you’re manufacturing commercial feed or purchasing small package pet feed, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is committed to making sure the food animals consume here in the state makes the grade. It must be registered and approved before it hits the shelves. Seeds, fertiizer, and lime must also meet strict standards. There are permits for fertilizer storage, …

DIVISION MENUAs a livestock producer, your animals are your most valuable resource. Careful breeding, precise feeding, attentive handling, and an effective vaccination program help safeguard the health of your animals and this will ultimately contribute to a safe and wholesome food supply. Premise registration is another valuable tool to include in your overall animal health management program. It is a …

DIVISION MENULivestock move daily, whether it be for exhibition purposes or importing to a farm in another state. It is important to check with the state of destination for any import or testing requirements. Below are West Virginia’s current movement requirements for both exhibition and import. Please contact our Animal Health office for any questions at 304-558-2214. WV Title 61 …

DIVISION MENUWest Virginia has a strong growing farmed cervid industry with almost forty farms. West Virginia State Code mandates that farmed cervid facilities be licensed with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. There are two classes of licensure: breeding farms and hunting preserves. The license period for both runs from July 1-June 30 of each year. West Virginia farmed cervid …