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.

Amanda Price, DVM MS

State Veterinarian

Division Contact Information

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 โ€“ in addition to Utah.