The Idaho Sheep & Goat Health Board is the regulatory health authority for sheep and goats in the state of Idaho. The board is comprised of five board members, each representing different facets of the Idaho sheep & goat industries. Board members are nominated by the Idaho Wool Growers Association and appointed by the Governor of Idaho, Governor Brad Little. Board members can serve up to 2- 6 year terms.
The board has the authority to perform all those duties and powers necessary for the prevention, control, and eradication of diseases which may include the supervision of sheep, handling of sheep, shipping, transporting or moving of sheep, regulation of sheep, the making of rules concerning sheep and all other matters pertaining to sheep either in the state of Idaho or which may be brought into or shipped from the state of Idaho. The board shall also be responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, control, and eradication of diseases pertaining to goats within the state of Idaho.