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State Veterinarians Help Move Livestock from Lava Flow

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 in Main

Over the past month, state veterinarians Drs. Jason Moniz and Kim Kozuma have been working on plans to move livestock from the Kaohe-Pahoa area in case the lava flow endangers livestock on ranches and small farms. Knowing that small farms would have trouble transporting their livestock and also locating a temporary home, Drs. Moniz and ...
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ISAP 2015 Winners

Posted on Sep 10, 2014 in Main

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR:  Mary Tashiro, Quarantine Operations Supervisor, Animal Industry Division.  Mary Tashiro has been with the Department for only 4 years however her impact has been significant. She holds the challenging position of overseeing all operations dedicated to Animal Care and facility management for the Animal Quarantine Station. She comes with decades of ...
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HDOA’S CREAM OF THE CROP!!!

Posted on Sep 5, 2014 in Main

Please congratulate HDOA’s Incentive and Service Award Program recipients! HDOA EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR & SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AWARD DEREK ARAKAKI Noxious Weed Specialist, Plant Pest Control Branch (From left: HDOA Chair Scott Enright, Derek Arakakai, HDOA Deputy Ken Kakesako Derek Arakaki works in the Oahu Chemical-Mechanical Control Section of the Plant Pest Control Branch. ...
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