Notification to Equine Owners about Fumonisin-Contaminated Feed
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2025
DOVER, DE (May 30, 2025) – The Office of the State Veterinarian is notifying the public of cases of neurologic disease in horses in the Kent County area. Many of the cases have been associated with feeding a corn-based feed. Anyone using feed purchased in April is encouraged to contact their supplier to see if […]
Delaware Grown Farmers Markets Break Records
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
DOVER, DE (May 20, 2025) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture is encouraging everyone to take part in Delaware Grown Week to make 2025 another record-breaking year for Delaware Farmer’s Markets. With sales of $4.5 million, 2024 was the best year yet but we know how much our markets are worth – at least $5 […]
Delaware Department of Agriculture Facilitates Recovery of Orphaned Chicks
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, May 9, 2025
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and the First State Animal Center (FSAC) have collaborated to rehabilitate thousands of orphaned young birds recovered from a misdirected USPS shipment. Anyone interested in adopting any of these birds to look for an announcement from First State Animal Center early next week.
Public Invited to Comment as Delaware Department of Agriculture Reviews Regulations
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
he Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is conducting a review of its regulations and seeking input from the public. DDA is accepting comments and will hold a series of public hearings to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (29 Del C. §10401 et seq.). Comments on the regulations under review are being accepted through May 30, and they are available at https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title3/index.shtml. Regulations for programs overseen by a commission or board are exempt from the required review. Still, DDA will forward any comments received to the relevant program for consideration.
DDA Transitions Away from Issuing Interstate Health Certificates
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced it will no longer issue interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (CVI), also known as health certificates, for youth livestock exhibitors traveling to out-of-state shows, exhibitions, or sales. While DDA has a long-standing history of issuing health certificates for youth exhibitors, the agency has worked to phase this practice out over the last two years, encouraging livestock owners to develop a relationship with a licensed veterinarian for routine and emergency care.
