Animal Import Requirements

Animal Industry

All animals entering Utah must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate), except for animals consigned directly to an inspected slaughter establishment, approved auction market, which need only a Brand Inspection Certificate. A Brand Inspection Certificate is required for all cattle, equine, and elk.

Any horses or livestock entering Utah from a county where Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) has been diagnosed within the last fourteen (14) days, or a county that contains a premises quarantined from Vesicular Stomatitis, shall be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within fourteen (14) days of entry containing the statement: “All animals identified on this certificate of veterinary inspection have been inspected and found to be free from clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis.”

Horses from positive counties cannot travel on an extended electronic certificate of veterinary inspection (EECVI), also known as an equine passport. A health certificate is required for each movement.

Amanda Price, DVM MS

State Veterinarian

Division Contact Information

(801) 982-2235

[email protected]

Acceptable Forms of Official Identification

Official Eartags: General Criteria and Options

Commuter Permits

Application for Commuter Herd Permit

Veterinarian DSA Test Request for Payment

Import Permit Numbers are only required for the following:

Exotic animals and wildlife, captive cervidae, and aquatic animals;
Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
Animals coming from control areas for disease;
Approved variances to import requirements;
International shipments; or
Commuter permits.

Import Requirements by Species

You can also refer to the InterstateLivestock.com web site for other state requirements – in addition to Utah.

If cattle are going to a qualified feedlot, they require a CVI and brand inspection or proof of ownership and must comply with federal identification requirements as found in 9 CFR 86. Cattle going to a qualified feedlot are exempt from testing and vaccination requirements.

Females:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments.
Official ID listed out on CVI or attached sheet
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Brucellosis vaccinated or negative brucellosis test within 30 days
if over 4 months old. Vaccination status must be noted on the
CVI.
Statement: "These cattle have not been commingled with bulls of positive or unknown trichomoniasis status" if over 12 months old Negative TB test within 60 days if over 2 months old
Lactating Cow Requirements:
- Must be tested for Avian Influenza within 7 days of entry
  - Less than 30 cows all cattle need to be tested. More than 30 only 30 will need to be tested.
  - Testing can be pooled at the lab but not at the dairy.
- Cattle moving directly to slaughter or an auction can move on an owner-hauler statement sent to the state of origin and destination without a CVI.
- Cattle moving to a dairy must be on a health certificate and meet the other testing/id requirements (tb, brucellosis, official ID).
Non-Lactating Cow
- No milk testing required

Bulls 2-11 months:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments.
Official ID listed out on CVI or attached sheet
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Negative TB test within 60 days

Bulls 12 months and older:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
  International shipments.
Official ID listed on CVI or attached sheet
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
PCR Trich test within 30 days (unless for exhibition only and returning to the state of origin)
Negative TB test within 60 days
Statement: "These cattle have not been commingled with bulls of positive or unknown trichomoniasis status"

Steers:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
  International shipments.
Official ID listed on CVI
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.

If cattle are going to a qualified feedlot (click to view list of qualified feedlots), they require a CVI and brand inspection or proof of ownership and must comply with federal identification requirements as found in 9 CFR 86. Cattle going to a qualified feedlot are exempt from testing and vaccination requirements.

Females:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required
- Unless one of the following apply:
  - Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
  - Animals coming from control areas for disease;
  - Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
  - International shipments; or
  - Commuter permits
Official ID listed on CVI or attached sheet if:
- Sexually intact female over 18 months of age
- Cattle of any age going to a show or exhibition
- Cattle of any age going to a rodeo or recreational event
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Brucellosis vaccinated or negative brucellosis test within 30 days if over 4 months old. Vaccination status must be noted on the CVI.
Statement: "These cattle have not been commingled with bulls of positive or unknown trichomoniasis status" if over 12 months old

Bulls 2- 11 months of age:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments; or
- Commuter permits
Official ID if used for rodeo, recreational events, shows, or exhibitions.
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.

Bulls 12 months and older:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments; or
- Commuter permits
Official ID listed on CVI
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
PCR Trich Test within 30 days (no exemptions for virgin bulls)
Statement: "These cattle have not been commingled with bulls of positive or unknown trichomoniasis status"

Steers:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments; or
- Commuter permits
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Official ID if used for rodeo, recreational events, shows, or exhibitions

Roping Calves - Females:

CVI
Official ID listed on CVI
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments
Brucellosis vaccinated or negative brucellosis test within 30 days
if over 4 months old. Vaccination status must be noted on the CVI.
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Negative TB test within 12 months

Roping Calves - Males:

CVI
Official ID listed on CVI
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state.
- Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information. Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Negative TB test within 12 months

Roping Steers:

CVI
Official ID listed on CVI
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments.
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Negative TB test within 12 months

Rodeo Bulls older than 12 months:

CVI
Official ID listed on CVI
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments
Brand Inspection or Proof of Ownership:
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
PCR Trich test within 30 days (unless returning to the state of origin immediately after the rodeo)
Negative TB test within 12 months

Females:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Approved variances to import requirements;
- International shipments
Official ID listed on CVI if > 18 months of age
Negative TB test within 60 days if older than 6 months
Brucellosis vaccinated or negative brucellosis test within 30 days if over 4 months of age

Males:

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments.
Official ID listed on CVI
Negative TB test within 60 days, if older than 6 months
Negative PCR Trich test within 30 days if older than 12 months.

CVI
- Unless shipping directly to an inspected slaughter establishment or approved auction market.
- Pigs entering the state under an approved Swine Production Health Plan Interstate Movement Agreement are exempt from the CVI and official identification requirements. A record of movements under an SPHP agreement must be provided to the state.
Permit number is not required unless one of the following apply:
- Animals under regulatory oversight for disease or infected with or exposed to a reportable disease;
- Animals coming from control areas for disease;
- Variances to import requirements (if approved by the State Veterinarian); or
- International shipments.
Official Id individually listed on CVI
- 840 RFID tag or silver “brite” tag,
- A breed registration tattoo or ear notch is only allowed if registration papers accompany the CVI to the state office.
Negative Brucellosis test within 30 days prior to movement into Utah for breeding and exhibition swine if coming from a state that is not swine brucellosis-free.
Negative Pseudorabies test within 30 days prior to entry into Utah (breeding, feeding, and exhibition swine) unless originating from a recognized qualified Pseudorabies free herd or Pseudorabies Stage V state.
- Swine vaccinated for, infected with, or exposed to pseudorabies may not be imported to Utah unless going to an inspected slaughter facility for immediate slaughter.
Statement “These pigs have not been fed raw garbage.”
Importation of javelina, peccary, or feral or wild hogs is prohibited unless approved by both the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the State Veterinarian.

Sheep:

Female

CVI
Scrapie Tag

Male

CVI
Scrapie Tag
Negative Brucella ovis Test within 30 days of arrival if older than 6 months of age and not coming from a flock certified as Brucella ovis free by the state of origin.

Goats:

Goats Intended for Meat

Males and Females of any age
- CVI
- Scrapie Tag

Goats Intended for Dairy Purposes

Males of any age and Females less than 6 months of age
- CVI
- Scrapie Tag
- Females older than 6 months of age
- CVI
- Scrapie Tag
- Negative TB test within 60 days of arrival

CVI
Statement: "These horses have not had exposure to known cases of EHM."
Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within 12 months before entry to Utah.
Brand inspection or proof of ownership
- A brand inspection is required if coming from a brand inspecting state. Please reach out to your state of origin for brand inspection information.
- Proof of ownership is acceptable if coming from a non brand inspecting state.
Stallions for breeding or semen entering Utah require a negative Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) test within 30 days of entry OR proof of a negative initial test followed by yearly vaccination.
Quarter horses for racing require a negative Piroplasmosis test within 30 days prior to entry.
Utah accepts Extended Equine CVIs

Poultry: Domesticated fowl, including chickens, guineas, ratites, pigeons, coturnix quail, domestic waterfowl belonging to the order Anseriformes, non-wild subspecies of turkeys, or other captive-bred birds not listed in R657-4-2(2)(c) which are bred for the primary purposes of producing eggs or meat whether kept for production or exhibition.

Gamebirds: Certain species of gamebirds cannot be purchased or possessed in Utah unless the individual or company has a Pen-Reared Gamebird Personal Possession Document from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) or a Commercial Gamebird Facility License from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).

The species of poultry and gamebirds that fall under these requirements are:

Quail (bobwhite, California, Gambel’s). Coturnix quail are exempt from licensing.
Partridges (chukar, red-legged, gray/Hungarian)
Pheasants

The following species of gamebirds are prohibited for importation:

Wild turkeys and their hybrids (Rio Grande, Eastern, Osceola/Florida, Merriam, Gould, and Oscellated)
Grouse
Partridges (except chukar, red-legged, and gray/Hungarian)
Quail (except coturnix, bobwhite, California, and Gambel’s)

Poultry:

CVI or National Poultry Improvement Plan VS Form 9-3
If not NPIP certified for PT and AI, then a negative Pullorum-Typhoid blood test and Avian Influenza test within the last 30 days.

Gamebirds:

See above for information on which species are allowed for importation.
CVI or National Poultry Improvement Plan VS Form 9-3
The CVI or NPIP Form 9-3 for gamebirds must include the license or COR number of the purchaser. Purchasers without a license for gamebirds are prohibited from importing gamebirds.
If not NPIP certified for PT and AI, then a negative Pullorum-Typhoid blood test and Avian Influenza test within the last 30 days.
Gamebirds imported for release within 30 days of arrival shall test for Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma synoviae, and avian influenza virus. For more information on the testing requirements, contact DWR at (801) 538-4700.

CVI
Negative avian influenza test within 30 days before entry for raptors or birds destined for a zoological facility.
Most imports of wildlife or exotic species require a Certificate of Registration (COR) with Division of Wildlife Resources.

Raptors may receive an exception from the CVI and AI testing requirement under the following conditions:

The importer will complete this form prior to import.
The raptor will remain in quarantine until AI test results are completed and the bird has been examined by a veterinarian
The importer will request a sampling kit from the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (435-797-1895) and will test the bird for avian influenza within 10 days of import.
The importer will have the raptor examined by a veterinarian and will have the veterinarian send a statement to UDAF ([email protected]) stating that the bird is healthy.

Elk, Reindeer, and Caribou - please click here.
- Initial import application must be approved before testing or importation of animal.
Other Cervidae:
- CVI
- Import permit number
- RFID tag
- Negative TB test within 60 days of import if not coming from a certified TB-free herd.
- Negative brucellosis test if coming from an international herd or from a herd in the brucellosis Designated Surveillance Areas of Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming that is not participating in the state surveillance program.

CVI
Import permit
- Any imports of species susceptible to reportable diseases (e.g. brucellosis or tuberculosis) shall meet the same testing requirements as required for the importation of domestic animals.
- Movement of animals to be kept in zoological gardens or shown at exhibitions shall also be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-2159.
- Most imports of wildlife or exotic species require a Certificate of Registration (COR) with Division of Wildlife Resources.

Rabbits:

CVI
Import permit if not vaccinated for RHDV2.

Mink:

CVI
No exposure to mink viral enteritis within 3 years
No exposure to SARS-CoV-2 within 30 days