have been asked to prove that the school's tigers will live at an accredited facility when they've outgrown their job as mascots and that the school ensures they'll be cared for throughout their lives. The Ag Department hadn't received such documentation as of Monday, spokeswoman Erica Hawkins said.
Date: Aug 25, 2015
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
States grapple to contain, prevent deadly bird flu from spreading
Ohio Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins says the fairs situation is evolving and agriculture officials are focused on preventing the flu from coming to Ohio. The state is encouraging all county and independent fairs to also prohibit poultry entries from states with the avian flu.
Date: May 15, 2015
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'Tiger Man' fights for return of seized animals to sanctuary
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has a duty to protect the public's safety, spokeswoman Erica Hawkins said. "Just because an animal's never gotten out, doesn't mean that an animal couldn't get out," she said.
Date: Apr 22, 2015
Category: World
Source: Google
Ohio judge stays order to return seized tigers to owner
for more than 30 years, didn't apply for a permit until October nine months after the deadline when he received a notice from the state saying he needed to voluntarily surrender the animals because he had failed to get the necessary permits, Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins sai
Date: Jan 30, 2015
Category: World
Source: Google
Ohio Judge Orders State to Return Exotic Animals to Owner
State veterinarians first will evaluate the animals, which were tranquilized on Wednesday before they were loaded into trucks and taken from the sanctuary, to determine when they're ready for the 130-mile return trip, said Erica Hawkins, an Agriculture Department spokeswoman.
Date: Jan 28, 2015
Category: Business
Source: Google
Judge orders exotic animals returned to Wood County sanctuary
Regulators denied Hetricks permit because it was filed extremely late and inspectors had several concerns about how the animals were housed, said Erica Hawkins, an Agriculture Department spokeswoman said.
Date: Jan 28, 2015
Category: Business
Source: Google
Ohio pair want to keep longtime pet bear named Archie; state says they lack ...
tightened regulations on ownership of dangerous wild animals after a suicidal owner released dozens of creatures from a farm in Zanesville in 2011. The law gave owners a chance to obtain permits to keep their animals, but Gillium didn't do so, Ohio Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins said.
"The law provided a reasonable opportunity for existing owners to obtain a permit to keep their animals and this owner did not comply," said Erica Hawkins. "If relinquished as requested, the Department's animal health veterinarians will work to identify an appropriate, permanent home for the animal
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