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Washington State Veterinarian issues warning on Equine Herpes Virus in Spokane County

OLYMPIA – Over the weekend, the equine community in Spokane County was met with unfortunate news as two horses succumbed to the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) otherwise known as ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

Reportable Diseases Submit Reportable Disease Washington State Animal Welfare Assessment Washington Animal Welfare Assessment - 2025 HPAI in Cats Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Cats (Guidance ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

For information regarding Grazing, or Pasture to Pasture permits Washington State offers online permits for shipments of cattle and swine. Cattle and swine must travel from the U.S. or Canada and must ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

The Certification & Training (C&T) Rule Changes Changes are coming that will affect your pesticide license. Learn how to meet the new Certification & Training (C&T) requirements and the agency's ...
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State officials confirm first detection of emerald ash borer in Washington state

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed a report of emerald ...
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WSDA confirms HPAI in Grant County

OLYMPIA – October 10, 2025 – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms Grant County’s first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1), commonly known as bird ...
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State Veterinarian urges vigilance in protecting ‘man’s best friend’

With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State Veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to be vigilant to keep their animals safe and healthy.
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Orchard to lab, apple maggot program keeps markets open for Washington apples

As the weather turns colder and the leaves start to turn, apple season is starting in earnest. Washington’s iconic apples are loved not only in Washington and across the country but around the world.
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State eradicates first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021, asks public to continue reporting

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) eradicated the first Asian giant hornet nest of the year on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The nest was located in the base of a dead alder tree in ...
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State vets office gives update on canine respiratory disease

OLYMPIA – With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State Veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to be vigilant to keep their animals safe and ...
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Washington cats confirmed with HPAI as investigation into contaminated pet food continues

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with ...
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Governor proclaims March “Washington Agriculture Month”

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is celebrating agriculture’s vital role in the state following Governor Bob Ferguson designating March 2026 as Washington Agriculture Month.