Indiana State Board of Animal Health

11/03/2026

Today, we celebrate Indiana One Health Day.
What is One Health?
It's the collaboration of many different disciplines working together for the best health of people, animals (domestic and wild) and our environment.
It's about partnerships!
BOAH works closely with Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Department of Health and Indiana Department of Environmental Management to coordinate disease surveillance and response.

10/06/2026

Are you shopping for deals online?
The Federal Trade Commission is warning producers to be alert to fake online ads for livestock and equipment.

Fraudsters use fake profiles, AI-generated photos to impersonate legitimate businesses selling tractors and livestock.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr Shipman!

Join us in congratulating our next recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award, Kyle Shipman! 🖤💛

Kyle is a state veterinarian at the Indiana State Board of Animal Health in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated with a B.S. and DVM from Purdue Animal Sciences 🐕

We'll be recognizing the entire class of 2026 later today!
https://purdue.ag/DAA-awards

09/29/2026

Applications are open for BOAH’s 2027 summer internship positions!

Come join BOAH for a learning experience unlike any other that will stay with you your whole career. Get hands-on experience working with BOAH’s veterinarians, farmers across that state, and other state and federal partner agencies. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand about regulatory veterinary medicine.

Applications accepted from undergraduates, as well as those in or entering veterinary college.
https://www.in.gov/boah/current-information/career-opportunities/ #:~:text=None%20currently-,Internship%20Program,-Summer%20Intern%2D%20BOAH

09/28/2026

September 28 is World Rabies Day—a time to highlight the importance of preventing the spread of the virus in the animal population as a safeguard against human cases.

This year’s global theme is Stronger Together—pointing to the importance of partnerships to eliminate the threat of rabies.

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) team appreciates veterinary professionals who work to educate Hoosier pet owners about the importance of rabies vaccinations. We thank you for the work you do every day to protect the animal population and support public health in Indiana.

BOAH, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health, maintains a website with rabies information and resources, including vaccination protocols, post-exposure guidance, laboratory testing forms and procedures, and general, consumer-friendly information. Find it online at: www.IN.gov/rabies/ .

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08/31/2026

Many cats love a warm sunny spot, but too much sun exposure can increase skin cancer risk in some cats.

Cats with white or lightly pigmented ears, noses, and eyelids may be more vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) damage and a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.

A few precautions can help reduce excessive UV exposure:

• Limit long sunbathing sessions during peak sunlight hours.
• Encourage indoor time when the UV index is highest.
• Provide shaded resting areas near sunny windows.
• Watch for sores, scabs, redness, or ulcers on the ears or nose that do not heal.

Contact your veterinarian promptly if you notice skin changes that do not improve.

Indiana State Board of Animal Health

08/24/2026

Cleanup is a vital part of disaster recovery, but it can also be hazardous. Stay safe with these cleanup tips:

-Wear protective clothing and coverings.
-Contact professionals for downed power lines.
-Stay out of damaged or flooded structures.

Get all the latest IDHS information on the recent severe weather at on.in.gov/August2026Disaster. Find more recovery tips from FEMA at https://www.ready.gov/floods.

08/24/2026

Please share this with your family, friends and neighbors who have been impacted by the recent severe weather.

If you need help, we have resources available for you.

Whether you’re without power or recovering from flooding or storm damage, the state is working to make sure you can access food, baby formula, drinking water, cleaning supplies, shelter and other critical resources.

Call 211 or visit in211.org to get connected with the resources available in your community.

08/03/2026

Is feeding raw meat safe for your pets?
Think twice before giving your dog or cat raw or under-cooked animal proteins (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk), because of the risk to their health.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) advises against feeding these diets which could be contaminated with Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria and other foodborne illness-causing pathogens. Checkout AVAMA's policy statement to pet owners is available online: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/raw-or-undercooked-animal-source-protein-cat-and-dog-diets

07/25/2026