Import & Export Requirements

Idaho has species-specific importation requirements. Please use the information provided here to answer any questions you may have, but remember that you are responsible for being in compliance with Idaho's import requirements and you should always contact the Idaho State Department of Agriculture at (208) 332-8540 or (208) 332-8560 if there are any questions or you are unsure as to what is required for your specific situation.

 
Recent Events Impacting Imports into Idaho:
 
On June 11th, 2008 State Veterinarian Dr. Bill Barton issued an Administrative Order* modifying the import requirements for cattle coming from the state of Montana. These changes include requiring all test-eligible cattle to obtain an entry permit and be tested negative for brucellosis no more than 30 days prior to entering Idaho. Please review the Order for all requirement changes and exceptions.
 

Effective November 19, 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services will allow Canadian cattle and bison born after March 1, 1999, to be imported into the United States as outlined in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations (9CFR) part 93.

The State of Idaho will accept these animals if they meet the current import requirements of the USDA and these additional specific requirements.
 
Effective July 23, 2007, Idaho's brucellosis classification was changed from 'Class A' to 'Class Free.' This may reduce the testing required for animals being exported. Please continue to check with the state of destination for requirements. If you have any questions regarding this status change you may view the USDA News Release or contact ISDA at (208) 332-8540.
 
Per an Adminstrative Order* issued by Dr. Greg Ledbetter, effective July 1, 2007 all cattle used for rodeo or timed events need negative Tuberculosis testing performed within the 12 months prior to importation into Idaho.
 
**Michigan, Minnesota, Montana and New Mexico have different requirements for Bovine species than those listed on the Cattle page, due to their Tuberculosis , Brucellosis and/or other disease status. If you are sending cattle from any of these states, always call ISDA before the cattle leave your state.
 
*This document is in .pdf format.