Did you know HDOA is now HDAB?
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is now the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Find them at https://dab.hawaii.gov/.
Here are some updates from HVMA Oahu representative and Veterinary Medical Officer Raquel Wong:
Animal Diseases
- Avian Influenza – HDAB has introduced a dashboard to follow HPAI testing performed by the Division. Dashboard can be found here.
- Equine Herpes Virus – Multistate outbreak associated with a rodeo event held in Texas in November 2025. Importation of horses impacted with additional conditions for veterinarians to attest horse did not originate from quarantined area. Reference here.
– Diagnosis of EHV is reportable to the Animal Industry Division
– Encourage horse owners/caretakers to practice good hygiene practices,
especially if attending events
Animal Movement
California has change import requirements for dogs entering CA for resale or change of ownership. There are new timeline and document review requirements for this category of movement. Link to CDFA here.