The Animal Health Bureau has three main funding sources that support its mission. State Special Revenue (per capita fees) fund the office of the State Veterinarian and the animal import staff who answer phone calls from veterinarians and the public, document imports, and disease incidents. State General Fund supports the Designated Surveillance Area program by providing reimbursements to veterinarians for brucellosis testing. The Federal Umbrella/Cooperative Agreement funds the brucellosis laboratory testing, the bison program as well as a variety of other disease management programs.

State Veterinarian and Import Office

Funding Source State Special Revenue (Per Capita Fees)

Staff 2 Veterinarian; 3 Compliance Technicians, 1 Compliance Specialist; 1 Compliance Supervisor, and two half-time livestock crime investigators

General Program Description This program area encompasses the functions of the State Veterinarian’s office including administrative functions, the import office, and alternative livestock.

Expense Description 2024 Actuals

Personal Services

Salaries $ 443,976

Benefits 159,490

Total Personal Services 603,466

Operating Expenses

Other Services 38,505

Supplies & Materials 3,529

Communications 25,803

Travel 6,414

Rent 17,893

Repair & Maintenance 9,870

Other Expenses 11,652

Total Operations 113,666

TOTAL $ 717,132