Grazing Permits

Grazing, or Pasture to Pasture, permits are issued jointly by Idaho and selected states to facilitate the movement of cattle herds for grazing purposes.  These permits are available for established herds moving to/from California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.  Grazing permits are valid for one season, typically no more than 6 months.
 
Through IDAPA 02.04.21 “Rules Governing the Importation of Animals,” section 220, producers with established breeding herds can benefit from the grazing permit program through the ability to leave and return to their home state with only one Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  Prior to requesting a grazing permit, producers should ensure that all herd bulls have had a negative PCR test for trichomoniasis during the current season.  If you are leaving or entering the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) in Idaho, Montana or Wyoming between January 1 and June 15, brucellosis testing is also required. Current season trichomoniasis test charts and brucellosis test charts (or a copy of your herd plan) must be submitted with your grazing permit application.
 
When requesting a grazing permit, a permit form from the originating state must be completed and submitted with all required testing paperwork. You may include working horses on your grazing permit, however, if they are going to Nevada or California you will also need to complete a Working Horse Permit. Once approved by the originating state, the permit and testing paperwork are then forwarded to the destination state for approval.  Because both states must approve a permit prior to movement, a grazing permit must be requested at least 15 days in advance of anticipated movement.
 
After receiving your approved grazing permit, you will also need a CVI before your initial movement.  The CVI must still be completed by your veterinarian in accordance with the import requirements for cattle  (and horses if you have working horses included on your permit application).  Please review the ADT identification requirements to ensure your CVI lists the appropriate identification for your herd. The grazing permit number issued by the destination state, typically found near the bottom right of page 2, is the entry permit number for the CVI.
 

Please see one of the following links if your animals are originating outside of Idaho:

• California
• Montana
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

If you have any questions about the grazing permit process, please contact Animal Industries by phone at (208) 332-8540 or by email.