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