https://www.interstatelivestock.com/
STATE ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS 2017
https://www.usaha.org/upload/STATE_ANIMAL_HEALTH_OFFICIALS.pdf
STATE ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS 2017
https://www.usaha.org/upload/STATE_ANIMAL_HEALTH_OFFICIALS.pdf
Alabama (AL)
http://agi.alabama.gov/divisions/animal-industries/import-requirements
Goats
All goats entering Alabama for purposes other than immediate slaughter must have individual ID and shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are free from scabies, lice, foot rot, scrapie, blue tongue, and have not been exposed to such diseases.
http://agi.alabama.gov/divisions/animal-industries/import-requirements
Goats
All goats entering Alabama for purposes other than immediate slaughter must have individual ID and shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are free from scabies, lice, foot rot, scrapie, blue tongue, and have not been exposed to such diseases.
- Brucellosis
Goats for dairy purposes ( 6 mo. and older ) must come from a certified brucellosis-free herd or be negative to the brucellosis test within 30 days of date of entry - .TB
Goats for dairy purposes (of any age) must come from a certified TB free State or be negative to the TB test within 30 days of date of entry. - Scabies
The certificate shall certify that the goats are free from scabies and are from flocks, which are not under quarantine for scabies.
Arizona (AZ) :
https://agriculture.az.gov/animals/state-veterinarians-office/animal-importation-requirements/importing-goats
https://agriculture.az.gov/animals/state-veterinarians-office/animal-importation-requirements/importing-goats
Arkansas (AR) :
Colorado (CO) :
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/import-requirements
Normal + TB over 18 months old
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/import-requirements
Normal + TB over 18 months old
Connecticut (CT) :
Delaware (DE) :
Florida (FL) :
https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Livestock/Animal-Movement/Goat-Movement-Requirements
https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Livestock/Animal-Movement/Goat-Movement-Requirements
Hawaii (HI):
Illinois (IL) :
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Animals/AnimalHealth/Pages/Animal-Import.aspx#h7
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Animals/AnimalHealth/Pages/Animal-Import.aspx#h7
Kansas (KS) :
https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/division-of-animal-health/import-and-export-regulations
All exhibition animals must of officially identified. Complete Individual Scrapie tags or flock number must be listed on the CVI, if breed registration tattoo is utilized breed registration papers must accompany the CVI to the state office.
In addition to the general requirements, sheep and goats from other states must:
SHEEP
https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/division-of-animal-health/import-and-export-regulations
All exhibition animals must of officially identified. Complete Individual Scrapie tags or flock number must be listed on the CVI, if breed registration tattoo is utilized breed registration papers must accompany the CVI to the state office.
In addition to the general requirements, sheep and goats from other states must:
SHEEP
- Be free of any signs of “sore mouth”.
- Be free of signs of active fungal (ringworm) infection, including club lamb fungus.
- All sexually intact (ewes & rams) must be identified with an official USDA premises ID tag. Individual Scrapie tags or flock number must be listed on the CVI.
- Lambs, under 8 weeks of age, accompanying their dams, are exempt from identification requirements.
- All sexually intact (does & bucks) must be officially identified (Scrapie Identification tags or breed registration tattoo). Individual Scrapie tags or flock number must be listed on the CVI, if breed registration tattoo is utilized a copy of the breed registration papers must accompany the CVI to the state office.
- Kids, under 8 weeks of age, accompanying their dams, are exempt from the identification requirements.
Kentucky (KY) :
Lousiana (LA) :
https://www.ldaf.state.la.us/animal-health/veterinary-health-division/health-certificate-requirements/
Basic CVI
https://www.ldaf.state.la.us/animal-health/veterinary-health-division/health-certificate-requirements/
Basic CVI
Maine (ME) :
Massachusetts (MA) :
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/importing-and-exporting-livestock#importing-and-exporting-sheep-and-goats-
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/importing-and-exporting-livestock#importing-and-exporting-sheep-and-goats-
Mississippi (MS) :
http://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/regulations_html/ch12.htm
All sheep and goats, except those for immediate slaughter shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) and shall comply with the following:
1. Intact sheep and goats require individual identification by an official USDA Scrapie eartag, brand, or tattoo recorded on the OCVI.
2. “I certify these animals are free of clinical signs of the diseases contagious footrot, keratoconjunctivitis, contagious ecthyma (Orf), scabies and lice and that the sexually intact animals represented on this form are not known to be scrapie-positive, suspect, high risk, or exposed, and did not originate from a known infected, source, exposed, or noncompliant flock.”
3. When originating from an area known to have scabies, must be dipped within ten (10) days immediately preceding the date of entry in an USDA approved dip, and maintained on absolutely clean premises until delivered to the final destination. Dairy goats and dairy sheep maintained separate from other sheep and goats are exempt from dipping when certified free of scabies on OCVI.
4. Dairy goats and dairy sheep over 6 months of age must be negative to an official tuberculin test and an official brucellosis test made within 30 days immediately preceding date of entry. Dairy Sheep and Goats entering for show purposes ONLY are exempt from the Brucellosis and TB Test requirement. Animals that are sold in public sale or private treaty and remain in Mississippi must meet the Brucellosis and TB Test requirement.
5. All sheep and goats for immediate slaughter shall be consigned to a recognized slaughtering establishment on either an OCVI or permit or waybill or inspection certification from federally inspected stockyards. In either instance, a copy shall accompany sheep and goats and a copy shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian of Mississippi.
6. Animals from “non-consistent” states may only enter if from a Scrapie Certified Flock with prior entry permit from the state veterinarian.
Amended October 24, 2013
Source: Miss. Code Ann . §69-15-3.
http://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/regulations_html/ch12.htm
All sheep and goats, except those for immediate slaughter shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) and shall comply with the following:
1. Intact sheep and goats require individual identification by an official USDA Scrapie eartag, brand, or tattoo recorded on the OCVI.
2. “I certify these animals are free of clinical signs of the diseases contagious footrot, keratoconjunctivitis, contagious ecthyma (Orf), scabies and lice and that the sexually intact animals represented on this form are not known to be scrapie-positive, suspect, high risk, or exposed, and did not originate from a known infected, source, exposed, or noncompliant flock.”
3. When originating from an area known to have scabies, must be dipped within ten (10) days immediately preceding the date of entry in an USDA approved dip, and maintained on absolutely clean premises until delivered to the final destination. Dairy goats and dairy sheep maintained separate from other sheep and goats are exempt from dipping when certified free of scabies on OCVI.
4. Dairy goats and dairy sheep over 6 months of age must be negative to an official tuberculin test and an official brucellosis test made within 30 days immediately preceding date of entry. Dairy Sheep and Goats entering for show purposes ONLY are exempt from the Brucellosis and TB Test requirement. Animals that are sold in public sale or private treaty and remain in Mississippi must meet the Brucellosis and TB Test requirement.
5. All sheep and goats for immediate slaughter shall be consigned to a recognized slaughtering establishment on either an OCVI or permit or waybill or inspection certification from federally inspected stockyards. In either instance, a copy shall accompany sheep and goats and a copy shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian of Mississippi.
6. Animals from “non-consistent” states may only enter if from a Scrapie Certified Flock with prior entry permit from the state veterinarian.
Amended October 24, 2013
Source: Miss. Code Ann . §69-15-3.
Missouri (MO) :
https://s1.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/2csr/2c30-2.pdf
(8) Goats (including exotic goats). (A) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, bartered, exchanged, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri must be free of symptoms of infectious or contagious diseases. (B) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or any other means of identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd-of-origin and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. (C) Herd-of-origin goats (including exotic goats) consigned directly to a licensed Missouri market/sale or slaughter establishment must be individually identified by official scrapie identification identifying them to the herd-of-origin, but will not be required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. (D) Scrapie-positive, suspects, or high-risk animals may enter Missouri for immediate slaughter only and with specific approval from the state veterinarian. (E) No tests or permit are required on goats (including exotic goats) entering Missouri.
https://s1.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/2csr/2c30-2.pdf
(8) Goats (including exotic goats). (A) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, bartered, exchanged, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri must be free of symptoms of infectious or contagious diseases. (B) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or any other means of identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd-of-origin and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. (C) Herd-of-origin goats (including exotic goats) consigned directly to a licensed Missouri market/sale or slaughter establishment must be individually identified by official scrapie identification identifying them to the herd-of-origin, but will not be required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. (D) Scrapie-positive, suspects, or high-risk animals may enter Missouri for immediate slaughter only and with specific approval from the state veterinarian. (E) No tests or permit are required on goats (including exotic goats) entering Missouri.
Nebraska (NE) :
https://nda.nebraska.gov/regulations/animal/tilac.html#7
007.02A All goats imported into Nebraska for breeding purposes shall obtain a permit for entry;
007.02B All goats imported into Nebraska shall have official identification, as such identification is defined in 9 C.F.R. §§ 79.1 and 79.2(a)(2), as required pursuant to the Scrapie Eradication Program. The official identification number shall be recorded on the CVI;
007.02C Scrapie-positive goats, scrapie suspect goats, and goats from any noncompliant flock, as such terms are defined in 9 C.F.R. §§ 79.1 and 79.2, are prohibited from being imported into Nebraska;
007.02D Goats at high-risk for scrapie and non-high-risk goats from an infected or source flock require a permit for entry and are only allowed to be imported into Nebraska if they are being sold direct to slaughter, through slaughter channels to slaughter, or to feedlots for later movement to slaughter; and
007.02E All dairy goats less than two (2) months of age shall be quarantined to their Nebraska destination and tested negative to an official tuberculin test within sixty (60) days after reaching two (2) months of age. Such goats shall remain at their Nebraska destination and not be removed from this premises without the approval of the Department; or
007.02F All dairy goats two (2) months of age and older shall be tested and found negative to an official tuberculin test after reaching two (2) months of age and within sixty (60) days prior to entry into Nebraska.
https://nda.nebraska.gov/regulations/animal/tilac.html#7
007.02A All goats imported into Nebraska for breeding purposes shall obtain a permit for entry;
007.02B All goats imported into Nebraska shall have official identification, as such identification is defined in 9 C.F.R. §§ 79.1 and 79.2(a)(2), as required pursuant to the Scrapie Eradication Program. The official identification number shall be recorded on the CVI;
007.02C Scrapie-positive goats, scrapie suspect goats, and goats from any noncompliant flock, as such terms are defined in 9 C.F.R. §§ 79.1 and 79.2, are prohibited from being imported into Nebraska;
007.02D Goats at high-risk for scrapie and non-high-risk goats from an infected or source flock require a permit for entry and are only allowed to be imported into Nebraska if they are being sold direct to slaughter, through slaughter channels to slaughter, or to feedlots for later movement to slaughter; and
007.02E All dairy goats less than two (2) months of age shall be quarantined to their Nebraska destination and tested negative to an official tuberculin test within sixty (60) days after reaching two (2) months of age. Such goats shall remain at their Nebraska destination and not be removed from this premises without the approval of the Department; or
007.02F All dairy goats two (2) months of age and older shall be tested and found negative to an official tuberculin test after reaching two (2) months of age and within sixty (60) days prior to entry into Nebraska.
New Hampshire (NH) :
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-and-animal-product-import-information/entry-requirements/us-state-and-territory-animal-import-regulations
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-and-animal-product-import-information/entry-requirements/us-state-and-territory-animal-import-regulations
New Mexico (NM) :
https://www.nmlbonline.com/documents/New%20Mexico%20Sheep%20and%20Goat%20Movement%20and%20Shipping%20Requirements.pdf
https://www.nmlbonline.com/documents/New%20Mexico%20Sheep%20and%20Goat%20Movement%20and%20Shipping%20Requirements.pdf
North Carolina (NC) :
https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Livestock/Animal-Movement/Goat-Movement-Requirements
https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Livestock/Animal-Movement/Goat-Movement-Requirements
North Dakota (ND) :
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/animal-health-division/animal-movement-and-importation-requirements/goats
A permit is required on all goats entering the state.
A certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is required for all goats entering the state.
Individual identification by scrapie tag or breed registration tattoo with registration number is required for all goats. Goats less than 18 months of age, restricted to feeding for slaughter, may be exempt from tagging requirement. Contact the office for details.
Tuberculosis - A negative tuberculosis test within 30 days prior to entry is required on dairy breed goats (test eligible at 60 days of age).
For Feeder Goats less than 18 months of age only:
-"The animals in the shipment are not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie" OR
-"The animals in the shipment have no history of clinical signs or exposure to contagious or infectious diseases."
For Breeding Goats and Goats over 18 months of age:
-"To the best of my knowledge, the goats listed on this certificate originate from a herd that has not been diagnosed as a scrapie-infected, source, or exposed herd in the past five years." (This statement shall be signed by the owner.)
If the herd has been diagnosed as scrapie-infected, source, trace, or exposed herd in the past five years, but has completed a herd plan and is in full compliance with a Post-Exposure Management and Monitoring Plan (PEMMP), a statement to that effect may be written on the health certificate in lieu of the above statement.
**Meat Breed Goats coming direct from a producer's premises to an approved auction market
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/animal-health-division/animal-movement-and-importation-requirements/goats
A permit is required on all goats entering the state.
A certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is required for all goats entering the state.
Individual identification by scrapie tag or breed registration tattoo with registration number is required for all goats. Goats less than 18 months of age, restricted to feeding for slaughter, may be exempt from tagging requirement. Contact the office for details.
- For the ND Board of Animal Health to accept a breed registration tattoo and registration number, the Certificate of Registry must in the ND importer's name OR a copy of the certificate of transfer must accompany the ICVI and be faxed or emailed to our office prior to a permit number being issued.
Tuberculosis - A negative tuberculosis test within 30 days prior to entry is required on dairy breed goats (test eligible at 60 days of age).
- If goats are <60 days of age, and not accompanying their dam, the mother must have a negative TB test within 30 days prior to importation.
For Feeder Goats less than 18 months of age only:
-"The animals in the shipment are not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie" OR
-"The animals in the shipment have no history of clinical signs or exposure to contagious or infectious diseases."
For Breeding Goats and Goats over 18 months of age:
-"To the best of my knowledge, the goats listed on this certificate originate from a herd that has not been diagnosed as a scrapie-infected, source, or exposed herd in the past five years." (This statement shall be signed by the owner.)
If the herd has been diagnosed as scrapie-infected, source, trace, or exposed herd in the past five years, but has completed a herd plan and is in full compliance with a Post-Exposure Management and Monitoring Plan (PEMMP), a statement to that effect may be written on the health certificate in lieu of the above statement.
**Meat Breed Goats coming direct from a producer's premises to an approved auction market
- Meat breed goats can come direct from a producer's premises to an approved auction market without a health certificate or a permit PROVIDED the goats are accompanied by the owner’s scrapie statement AND identified, as required, prior to or on arrival. Feeder meat breed goats <18 months of age can come without the scrapie tag, provided that they are restricted to slaughter channels
CALIFORNIA AND TEXASIn addition to above requirements, all goats, regardless of breed, including wethers, originating from California and Texas over 60 days of age must have a negative TB test within 30 days prior to importation, unless accompanying a negative dam.
INDIANAIn addition to above requirements, all goats originating from the following counties: Franklin, Rush, Fayette, Decatur, Ripley, Dearborn, and Union, in Indiana, over 60 days of age must have a negative TB test within 30 days prior to importation, unless accompanying a negative dam. If goats are <60 days of age, and not accompanying their dam, the mother must have a negative TB test within 30 days prior to importation.
MICHIGANIn addition to above requirements, all goats originating from Michigan, regardless of breed, including wethers, need to have been part of a whole herd negative TB test within 12 months prior to import AND have a negative individual TB test within 30 days prior to import. OR originate from a TB accredited free
Ohio (OH) :
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901:1-17
Sheep and Goats: CVI w/i 30 days of entry + Individual ID compliant with USDA Scrapie program. * Individual ID by official eartag = USDA tag, RFID tag, microchip, breed registration tattoo (copy of registration papers accompany animal)
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901:1-17
Sheep and Goats: CVI w/i 30 days of entry + Individual ID compliant with USDA Scrapie program. * Individual ID by official eartag = USDA tag, RFID tag, microchip, breed registration tattoo (copy of registration papers accompany animal)
Oklahoma (OK) :
https://www.ag.ok.gov/ais/oair.pdf
Sheep and Goats: CVI w/i 30 days of entry + Individual ID compliant with USDA Scrapie program. * Individual ID by official eartag = USDA tag, RFID tag, microchip, breed registration tattoo (copy of registration papers accompany animal)
https://www.ag.ok.gov/ais/oair.pdf
Sheep and Goats: CVI w/i 30 days of entry + Individual ID compliant with USDA Scrapie program. * Individual ID by official eartag = USDA tag, RFID tag, microchip, breed registration tattoo (copy of registration papers accompany animal)
Pennsylvania (PA):
Basic CVI only
Basic CVI only
South Carolina (SC) :
South Dakota (SD) :
Utah (UT) :
https://ag.utah.gov/farmers/animal-industry/animal-health-program/animal-import-requirements/#goats
Dairy goats require the following:
https://ag.utah.gov/farmers/animal-industry/animal-health-program/animal-import-requirements/#goats
Dairy goats require the following:
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate)
- Import Permit
- Negative brucellosis (B. abortus) test within 30 days (over 6 months of age).
- Negative tuberculosis test within 60 days (over 6 months of age).
- Compliance with Federal Scrapie identification requirements
Vermont (VT) :
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/animal-health-0/animal-health-regulations/movement-livestock-and-poultry
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/animal-health-0/animal-health-regulations/movement-livestock-and-poultry
Washington (WA) :
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/import-requirements/goat,-sheep,-llamas,-and-alpacas-import
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/import-requirements/goat,-sheep,-llamas,-and-alpacas-import
West Virginia (WV) :
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/downloads/wv.pdf
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https://agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/animalhealth/Documents/West%20Virginia%20Import%202020.pdf
-Requirements for animals used for breeding purposes: • Health certificate (CVI) • Official Scrapie Identification
-Requirements for animals used for milking purposes: • Health certificate (CVI) • Official Scrapie Identification • Negative Tuberculosis test within 60 days or maintained in an Accredited Tuberculosis Free Herd • Negative Brucellosis test within 1 month or maintained in a Credited Brucellosis Free Herd
Basic CVI
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/downloads/wv.pdf
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https://agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/animalhealth/Documents/West%20Virginia%20Import%202020.pdf
-Requirements for animals used for breeding purposes: • Health certificate (CVI) • Official Scrapie Identification
-Requirements for animals used for milking purposes: • Health certificate (CVI) • Official Scrapie Identification • Negative Tuberculosis test within 60 days or maintained in an Accredited Tuberculosis Free Herd • Negative Brucellosis test within 1 month or maintained in a Credited Brucellosis Free Herd
Basic CVI