Bureau of Regulatory Services
The Bureau of Regulatory Services enforces certain food safety laws and regulations relating to milk safety, produce safety, small poultry slaughter establishments, animal feed including pet food/pet treat manufacturing. The Bureau is responsible for regulating the growing of hemp and registering seed, fertilizer, soil amendment and liming materials. In the domestic animal realm, the Bureau enforces laws and regulations pertaining to animal control, animal population control, importation, and animal health issues. The Bureau also plays a critical role in the control of rabies in in domestic animals.
Bureau or Unit |
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Phone |
Fax |
Regulatory Services |
AGR.SVCS@ct.gov |
860) 713-2508 |
(860) 713-2515 |
Agricultural Commodities Unit |
AGR.Commodities@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2513 |
(860) 713-2515 |
Animal Control Unit |
AGR.AnimalControl@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2506 |
(860) 706-5748 |
Animal Health |
ctstate.vet@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2504 |
(860) 713-2515 |
Animal Population Control Program |
AGR.APCP@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2507 |
(860) 713-2585 |
Hemp Production |
AGR.Hemp@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2502 |
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Licensing Unit |
AGLicensing@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2512 |
860-713-2585 |
Milk Safety Unit |
AGR.SVCS@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2508 |
(860) 713-2515 |
Produce Safety |
ProduceSafety@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2508 |
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State Veterinarian |
ctstate.vet@ct.gov |
(860) 713-2505 |
(860) 713-2548 |
Federal Veterinarian |
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(860) 713-2576 |
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Bureau Personnel:
Director: Bruce A. Sherman, D.V.M, MPH
Assistant Director: Wayne Kasacek, BS, RS
Acting State Veterinarian: Bruce A. Sherman, D.V.M, MPH
Administrative Assistant: Vacant Bureau Secretary: Charmaine DavisAgricultural Commodities (animal feed, fertilizer, liming materials, soil amendments, hemp):
Kate Nelson, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Matthew Snurkowski, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Animal Health (Livestock/Poultry/Animal Disease Traceability):
Elizabeth Hall, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Willow Lake, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Tim McGuire, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
James Sullivan, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Animal Population Control Program & Licensing Unit:
Paula Butler, Licensing and Applications Specialist
Melissa Hyjek, Processing Technician
Paula Majewski, Processing Technician
Milk Safety Unit:
James Allyn, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Jane Murdock, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Kurt Nieminen, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Chris Stroker, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Produce Safety:
Resha Jacquier, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Katie Yuhas, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
Mark Zotti, Agricultural and Marketing Representative
State Animal Control Unit:
Jeremiah Dunn, Chief State Animal Control Officer
Kelli Baker, State Animal Control Officer
Charles DellaRocco, State Animal Control Officer
Dean Gates, State Animal Control Officer
Nancy Jarvis, State Animal Control Officer
Tanya Wescovich, State Animal Control Officer
Gary Wilson, State Animal Control Officer
Visit the following links for information that fall under the purview of the Bureau of Regulation and Inspection:
Agricultural Commodities: oversight of the regulations and statutes for manufacture and sales of animal feeds, pet foods, seeds, fertilizer, eggs, apples
Agricultural Licensing Unit: license, registration and permitting
Animal Control: domestic animals, kennels, pet stores, animal bites, rabies
Animal Health: testing and surveillance, information on programs
Animal Population Control: dog and cat spay/neuter, vaccinations, application to license dogs, vehicle "pet" plate, feral cat grant program
CT Animal Traceability System (CATS): USDA identification program
Connecticut Hemp Research Pilot Program: implementation and oversight of the production and harvesting of Hemp
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inspection Programs: implementation and oversight of Food Safety Modernization Act and CT Good Agricultural Practices
Milk Safety: surveillance and testing, advisory, implementation of the PMO
Small Poultry Processor Inspection Program Compliance Guide
Voluntary Honey or Maple Syrup Producer Registration
Voluntary Small Shell Egg Processing Plant Inspection Program Compliance Guide