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Almost 250 livestock producers, agribusiness partners, and industry stakeholders gathered for the in-person event.

State Vet Welcomed by Colleagues Thursday May 6th, 2021 New Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin begins her position with enthusiastic support from colleagues at the Department of Agriculture. Colorado Proud Program Manager Danielle Trotta says she is happy to welcome the new state vet for a host of reasons. Trotta: “ I’m just so excited. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has been making history for the past couple of years elevating women to these great positions. We started with Commissioner Kate as the first women commissioner and now we have our first Colorado State Ve...

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture announced that Dr. Maggie Baldwin has been named state veterinarian. In the role, Baldwin will manage CDA’s Animal Health division through planning, directing and executing all programs, policies and cooperative agreements with other governmental agencies. Implementation of secure food supply plans and emergency response plans, enhanced animal disease traceability, education, and robust stakeholder engagement are among Baldwin’s priorities for the position. She is also making history as the first-ever female state veterinarian i...

A mule residing in Eagle County recently tested positive for bat variant rabies, Colorado Departments of Agriculture and Public Health and Environment reported Wednesday.  This is the first case of rabies in domestic livestock in Colorado this year and the first case of rabies in an equine in Colorado since 2013.   The spillover of bat variant rabies into domestic animals and wildlife is less common than skunk variant rabies in Colorado but is still possible.  “Rabies exposure to livestock is an ongoing risk in all areas of Colorado,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr...