Indiana State Board of Animal Health

06/10/2026

Indiana has new animal entry requirements in response to the finding of New World screwworm in TX and NM.
Entry requirements, which apply to all livestock, poultry and pets, are consistent with USDA's playbook.

Checkout the summary in the Animal Health Advisory on our website: https://www.in.gov/boah/indiana-entry-health-requirements/new-world-screwworm
Click on the NWS link on the home page.

05/14/2026

The Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a new Program Director! If you are interested in applying for the position look here: https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Indianapolis-Program-Director-Board-of-Veterinary-Medicine-IN-46205/1390813800

05/08/2026

04/28/2026

BOAH is hiring!
We are looking for a District Veterinarian and Meat Inspector.
The District Veterinarian position primarily serves seven counties in the state: Monroe, Brown, Bartholomew, Lawrence, Jackson, Orange, and Washington. BOAH requests that District Veterinarians live in the district they serve.

The Meat Inspector position is responsible for assuring the production of safe, unadulterated, properly labeled meat and poultry products produced in their assigned establishment(s).

Look here:

Breadcrumbs BOAH Current Information Current: Career Opportunities Career Opportunities The Indiana State Board of Animal Health offers a number of career opportunities for those interested in regulatory veterinary medicine, food safety and related support roles.To apply for a position, potential ca...

04/27/2026

04/23/2026

Congrats to four BOAH team members who are celebrating anniversaries with the state of Indiana:
Jared Hagenow, public information specialist, 5 years
Dr. Renae Swiatkowski, Meat & Poultry deputy director, 5 years
Dustin Ellison, meat inspector, 20 years
Amy Pettijohn, Dairy Program farm section chief, 30 years

04/21/2026

What does avian influenza look like in a flock?
If you see these clinical signs, talk to a poultry health expert by calling the Healthy Birds Hotline: 1-866-536-7593
-Sudden death without clinical signs
-Lack of energy and appetite
-Decreased egg production and/or soft-shelled or misshapen eggs
-Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, combs and legs
-Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing
-Incoordination
-Diarrhea

04/06/2026

HIRING: Program Director for the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
The VetBoard, a state agency responsible for licensing veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians, is hiring a program director to manage the licensing/registration process for new and renewing veterinary professionals practicing in Indiana. The position is based in the central office, collocated with the Board of Animal Health in Indianapolis.
This full-time position is an opportunity to shine for someone who is organized, has great customer service skills, and the ability to communicate.

State employees receive a full benefits package, including paid time off, choice of health insurance plans, and retirement benefits, including a pension.

For more information and to apply: https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Indianapolis-Program-Director-2-IN-46205/1376749000/

03/30/2026

Hello 4-H Families! Have you gotten your premise ID numbers this year yet?
If you are showing livestock at the fair this year, you will need your premise ID numbers before the May 15 deadline.

You can register online here: https://in.accessgov.com/boah/Forms/Page/d32e5e9f-697b-4d7a-aa4a-70f484249400/premises-id-registration