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Bovine Importation Regulations

Below is a summation of the North Carolina Swine Importation Requirtements that can be found here.

 

Beef Cattle-Animals under 18 months

  • An Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

  • No individual identification required.

Beef Cattle-Animal over 18 months

  • An Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

  • Must have a certified USDA ID number. Each number must be entered on the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

  • Official identification required e.g., USDA Approved ear tag, micro-chip (bring reader).

Dairy Cattle-All ages

  • An Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

  • Must have a certified USDA ID number. Each number must be entered on the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

  • Official identification required, e.g., USDA Approved ear tag, micro-chip (bring reader).
Rodeo, Shows, Exhibitions or Recreational Events
  • An Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days.
  • Official identification required, e.g., USDA Approved ear tag, micro-chip (bring reader).

 

NCDA&CS Veterinary Division, Dr. Michael Martin - State Veterinarian
Mailing Address: 1030 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1030
Physical Address: 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 707-3250 Fax: (919) 733-2277


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