Montana Import Requirements
Information about Montana's import requirements for various animals.
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1.
Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and Permit Number
a.
Health Certificate (CVI) issued by veterinarian per
Administrative Rule of Montana (ARM) 32.3.206
b.
Permit number for import per ARM 32.3.204 and 33.2.307;
issued by Montana Department of Livestock within 10 days of entry if all import
requirements are met.
2.
One of
the following statements must be true and included on the CVI:
a.
“The animals in
this shipment are NOT 'M-Branded'(
b.
“The animals in
this shipment ARE 'M-Branded' (
3.
Tuberculosis
Testing Requirements
a.
Tuberculosis Accredited Free State or Zone:
i.
Bucking bulls, steer wrestling steers and all roping
bovines
(1)
One negative TB test performed within 6 months of entry
(2)
Refer to Official Order 05-01-I Amended for
testing requirements from states or zones of lesser USDA status.
ii.
Dairy Cattle - sexually intact (6 months of age and older) - require a
negative TB test within 60 days unless originating from a USDA-APHIS-VS
Accredited TB Free Herd. Herd
accreditation number and date of entire herd test must be included on
the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
iii.
Beef Cattle - any age: no testing required.
b.
Tuberculosis Modified Accredited Advanced States: (portions of
i.
Beef and Dairy Cattle – 2 months of age and older
(1)
Tested negative within 60 days prior to importation.
See Order 05-01-I Amended (section II).
(2)
Originate from USDA-APHIS-VS Accredited TB-Free herd
c.
i.
Beef and Dairy Cattle of all ages must meet one of the following requirements:
(1)
TB test (negative) required within 60 days prior to
importation into
(2)
TB test (negative) required within 60 days prior to
importation into
(3)
Two TB tests (negative) 60-120 days apart. The second
TB test must be within 60 days prior to importation into
d.
Canadian Origin Cattle:
i.
For animals 2 months of age or older, have a
tuberculosis test within 60 days of import into
e.
Mexican origin (“M” Branded) Cattle:
i.
Two negative TB tests 60-120 days apart. The first
negative test can be the
ii.
Must have entry or cross-over date into
iii.
If the animals have resided in the US over 60 days,
only one TB test is required along with a statement written on the CVI by the
issuing veterinarian stating to the best of his/her knowledge, they have
resided in the US over 60 days. No crossover papers are needed.
iv.
Holstein and
4.
Brucellosis
Testing Requirements
a.
Brucellosis Class
i.
Cows any age - must be Official Calf hood Vaccinates
(OCV) and have a legible tattoo.
ii.
Bulls
(1)
Bull calves without dams, 1 month or less of age
(a)
30 day hold disease quarantine per Official Order 98-01-I .
(b)
Veterinarian’s statement on the CVI “Bull/steer calves must be held on premise of
destination and may not be resold for 30 days."
(c)
Must have official ear tag listed on CVI and permit.
(2)
Bulls and Bull Calves over 1 month of age
(a)
CVI and permit.
(b)
Individually identified or brand inspected (from brand
states)
(3)
Rodeo Bulls of any age
(a)
No brucellosis tests required
iii.
Heifers
(1)
Heifer Calves with dams, less than 4 months of
age
(a)
No specific requirements regarding OCV.
(2)
Heifer Calves without dams, less than 4 months
of age
(a)
Quarantine for vaccination (OCV) within 6 months of
arrival to
(b)
Veterinarian’s statement on the CVI “Heifer calves are
quarantined until eligible for vaccination. Not to be resold.”
(c)
Must have individual official identification on CVI.
(d)
Not allowed to go to market until OCV vaccinated.
(3)
Heifer Calves 4 to 12 months of age
(a)
Must have individual official identification on CVI.
(b)
Calf hood Vaccinates (OCV), OR
(c)
Quarantined for vaccination upon arrival (within 30
days), OR
(d)
Spayed upon arrival (within 30 days)
iv.
Steers or spayed heifers
(1)
Steer calves without dams, 1 month or less of age
(a)
30 day hold disease quarantine per Official Order 98-01-I .
(b)
Veterinarian’s statement on the CVI “Bull/steer calves
must be held on premise of destination and may not be resold for 30 days."
(c)
Must have official ear tag listed on CVI and permit.
(2)
Steers or spayed heifers over 1 month of age
(a)
No brucellosis tests required
(b)
Veterinarian’s statement on the CVI noting that
“heifers are spayed."
(c)
Individually identified or brand inspected (from brand
states)
b.
Canadian Origin Cattle Brucellosis Requirements: Must comply with Official Order 08-01-I
i.
Testing:
(1)
Bulls and sexually intact females 18 months of age and
older must have a negative test within 30 days of import.
(2)
Steers and spayed heifers of any age do not need a test
ii.
Vaccination:
(1)
Sexually intact female animals must be Official
Calf-hood Vaccinates (OCV) as directed by ARM 32.3.212
(a)
Non-vaccinated, age eligible females (4-12 months old)
are placed under a hold order for brucellosis vaccination or spaying within 30
days of arrival as directed by ARM 32.3.212(c).
(b)
Heifers under 4 months of age are eligible only if
accompanied by dam that meets all requirements.
(c)
Sexually intact non-vaccinated females over 12 months
of age are not eligible for importation into
5.
Trichomoniasis
Test Requirements (apply to bulls only) per ARM 32.3.501-502
a.
Virgin bulls less than 12 months of age
i.
No testing requirements if virgin
b.
Virgin bulls 12-24 months of age
i.
No test required with signed affidavit by owner declaring
virgin bull status (form available at Montana Department of Livestock)
c.
Non-virgin bulls
i.
Three negative weekly trichomoniasis culture tests OR
ii.
One negative PCR test
iii.
One of the following statement must appear on the CVI
per ARM 32.3.502 and Official Order 07-02-D
(1)
“The bull(s)
identified on this certificate were negative to one official PCR trichomoniasis
test. There was no breeding activity
between the test and import, sale, loan or lease in Montana.” OR
(2)
“The bull(s) identified on this certificate
were negative to three official trichomoniasis culture tests. The three tests were conducted at intervals
no less than seven days between each test. There was no breeding activity during the intervals between the three
tests or between the final test and import, sale, loan or lease in Montana.”
d.
Bulls for exhibition or competition
i.
No testing required
ii.
Cannot be used for breeding or semen collection while
in
iii.
Must stay in the State of
6.
For information on the Seasonal Grazer program, please call
the Montana Department of Livestock at (406)444-2043.
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