Veterinary - Bovine Import Regulations

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.

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).

All animals must have individual official identification (e.g., USDA Approved RFID or metal ear tag, micro-chip (bring reader).
The shipment must also be accompanied by an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days.
Each individual official identification number must be recorded on the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
The current movement restriction is in place and may be removed at a later date:

An unknown disease affecting dairy cattle causing 1) low appetite, 2) decreased lactation, 3) thickened or colostrum-like milk, and 4) other variable clinical signs was identified in Texas in February 2024. This disease has now appeared in Kansas, New Mexico, Idaho, and Michigan and movement of cattle from Texas affected herds has been linked to the cases in Idaho and Michigan. Herds with these signs have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the milk and/or individual cows.

Under the authority granted in NC General Statue § 106-400 and 02 NCAC 52B .0201, no cattle from an affected herd, as described above, originating from a US state or territory shall be allowed to move into North Carolina until further notice. If any cattle from an affected premises exhibit these signs, all cattle on that premises shall be restricted.

Federal Order Requiring Testing for and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock: Federal Order Requiring Testing for and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock (usda.gov)
Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle

Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory. These test results will be acceptable for interstate shipment for 7 days from the date of sample collection.

In addition, all animals must have individual official identification and be accompanied by an (ICVI) with individual identification numbers.

Owners of herds in which dairy cattle test positive for interstate movement will be required to provide epidemiological information, including animal movement tracing.

This movement restriction will initially apply to lactating dairy cows but may be adjusted based on an evolving scientific understanding of the disease and risks.
Definitions:
Lactating: The requirements outlined within this guidance apply to the movement of dairy cows currently in one of the lactation phases (i.e., early, mid, and late) of their current production cycle.
Dairy: The requirements outlined within this guidance apply to the movement of lactating cattle breeds raised for the primary purpose of milk production.

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).