The aquaculture industry is rapidly growing in supplying a protein food source for human consumption. As aquaculture continues to grow, so do the fish health regulations. As a result, the need for reliable fish health testing for export purposes and certification has grown exponentially. Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory (AVDL) uses various testing methods to meet the multiple requirements of state, regional, and international authorities. The Arkansas Agriculture Department started a new fish certification program in 2021 to inspect fish for the presence of diseases prior to export to other states and countries. A significant part of this program has been driven by the Arkansas Bait and Ornamental Fish Certification Program. Annual and semi-annual farm-level fish health inspections for specific pathogens according to OIE standards are conducted by the laboratory using National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) approved protocols. This program inspects nearly 22,000 fish annually from Arkansas state as well as several other states.