Santa Claus and his reindeer are coming to town: Santa’s reindeer have been approved for entry into Nevada

Santa’s reindeer have been cleared for landing in the Silver State by Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) State Veterinarian Peter Rolfe, DVM. All animals entering the state must meet entry requirements to help protect Nevada’s animals and prevent the transmission of disease.

“We are happy to report that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph are in good health and are approved and ready to help Santa deliver presents to all the children in Nevada,” said Dr. Rolfe. 

Animal entry requirements are put in place by every state to help prevent the spread of disease and trace back potential exposures in the case of an animal disease outbreak. From small animals like dogs and cats, to large animals like cattle and horses, and even exotic and zoo animals, entry permits play a role in protecting all Nevadans, big and small, scaley and furry.

The NDA wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

About the Nevada Department of Agriculture

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) mission is to preserve, protect and promote Nevada’s agriculture. The department has 225 dedicated employees providing services in its five divisions, Administrative Services, Animal Industry, Measurement Standards, Food and Nutrition, and Plant Health and Compliance. The department’s $288 million budget facilitates regulatory and administrative work in agriculture and food manufacturing industries, protecting public and environmental health and worker safety, and providing food distribution and oversight for the United States Department of Agriculture’s school and community nutrition programs.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, English professor and investigative journalist working in the Sierras. More importantly, she is an advocate of high desert agriculture and rescue dogs.