Sheep & Goat Imports
Premises in the following states have been under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) within the past 30 days:
- Arizona
- Colorado
Animals located on a premises where VS has been diagnosed may not enter Idaho. All other livestock coming from these states require an entry permit or approved eCVI and a VS statement that the animals are not from a VS-positive premises on their CVI, in addition to the requirements below.
Sheep and goats being imported into Idaho are regulated by the Idaho Sheep and Goat Health Board (ISGHB). Entry permits can be obtained through our online permit system or by contacting the ISGHB at 208-803-5084.
- CVI with the full physical address of the destination.
- Intact dairy breed goats 6 months of age an older require a negative brucellosis melitensis test within 30 days before entry. This is waived for animals entering Idaho for a show and returning home.
- Producer Flock ID listed on CVI.
- Individual, official identification listed on CVI.
- Entry Permit or approved eCVI.
- CVI with the full physical address of the destination.
- Producer Flock ID listed on CVI.
- Individual, official identification listed on CVI.
- Entry Permit or approved eCVI.
- CVI with the full physical address of the destination.
- Intact male sheep 6 months of age an older require a negative brucella ovis test within 30 days before entry. This is waived for animals entering Idaho for a show and returning home.
- Producer Flock ID listed on CVI.
- Individual, official identification listed on CVI.
- Entry Permit or approved eCVI.
*Entry Permits are not required when using an approved electronic CVI form. The only approved eCVI forms are those from GlobalVetLink, State of Oregon, Washington OVIS, Vet Sentry, Sale Time, Mi-Corporation, myVetTech, Acclaim Systems VET CVI and State of Texas. If you are not using one of these forms, normal permit requirements still apply. Please note VSPS is NOT an approved eCVI system.
Information on the scrapie program and how to get a Flock Identification number.