Approved Feedlots

 
Approved feedlots are facilities approved under IDAPA 02.04.20 “Rules Governing Brucellosis” to feed non-vaccinated females and other non-qualified cattle.  Animals leaving an approved feedlot typically go to slaughter, either in Idaho or out of state.  Approved feedlots are not intended to contain breeding cattle. Record retention is a key part of being an approved feedlot.  These facilities must maintain records for at least one year after animals are removed. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in the loss of approved status.
 
Idaho has approximately 100 approved feedlots which renew every year on or after September 1st.  Existing approved feedlots are sent renewal packets every August and require a current inspection from one of our Livestock Investigators prior to renewal.  These packets include the pertinent sections of IDAPA 02.04.20 as well as an approved feedlot application which needs to be completed in full.  Producers can opt to allow their facility information to be included on our website; a list of these facilities is available here. This is not a complete list, however, a complete list or status verification can be obtained by contacting ISDA at (208) 332-8540.  If you want your facility to be a new approved feedlot, first complete and submit your application to ISDA.  Once your application is received, the area inspector will contact you to schedule an inspection.
 
Cattle importation requirements are different for animals entering an approved feedlot.  All animals still require a CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) and, unless they are going to a tagging site, must meet individual identification requirements.  A few approved feedlots are also tagging sites relative to USDA requirements for animal identification, but most are not.  Females which are not vaccinated for brucellosis and bulls entering approved feedlots require an entry permit.