State of Animal Health: Serving People and Communities
Discover the rich history and current work of the Board of Animal Health led by State Veterinarian Beth Thompson in Minnesota. Learn about the board's evolution since 1903, its collaborations with various agencies and partners, and its diverse responsibilities in ensuring the health of animals and communities. Explore the key initiatives and programs driving healthy animals for healthy people and communities.
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Overview: Board of Animal Health Beth Thompson| State Veterinarian Healthy Animals for Healthy People and Communities | mn.gov/bah
Board History 1903 Livestock Sanitary Board Local Boards of health required to cooperate with Livestock Sanitary Board Chief of Veterinary Division of the UMN was included as a member State Veterinarian and Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board. In its history, seven have served in this position. 9/17/2024 Healthy Animals for Healthy People and Communities | mn.gov/bah 2
Board History Initial salaries: $2400 for state vet, $21 for field vets Appropriation from general fund: $19,000 + $2500 to operate UMN Vet Department 9/17/2024 Healthy Animals for Healthy People and Communities | mn.gov/bah 3
Cooperating state agencies and others UMN-VDL, UMN-CVM, DNR, USDA and other agencies, colleges and individuals Dept of Ag is a key partner Transboundary and foreign animal disease response Dept of Health continued to be integral Diagnostics for animal diseases were carried out at MDH Continued work together zoonotic and other diseases of concern 9/17/2024 Healthy Animals for Healthy People and Communities | mn.gov/bah 4
2022 Board work Six member citizen Board 40 staff Two locations, with field staff throughout the state Work includes: Exhibitions, equine programs, markets, foreign and transboundary disease, swine programs, carcass disposal, companion animal programs, biosecurity assistance, Cervidae programs, emergency planning, veterinarian training, inspections, poultry programs, sheep and goats, community engagement on animal health, traceability, state and federal partnerships, cattle programs, secure food supply planning 9/17/2024 Healthy Animals for Healthy People and Communities | mn.gov/bah 5
