The Department of Livestock operates animal health, brands enforcement and centralized services divisions. It maintains an accredited, full-service veterinary laboratory that provides disease diagnostic support for veterinarians, livestock producers and companion animal owners, as well as state and federal agencies. The department s laboratory tests dairy products for zoonotic diseases. Its divisions offer fiscal and budgeting support and assistance with policy development and implementation. Additionally, the department s divisions provide online ordering services. Its divisions are responsible for the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases. The Department of Livestock is operated by the State of Montana, which offers higher education opportunities through colleges and universities.