Equine Imports

 

Entry Permits are not required when using an approved electronic CVI form. The only approved eCVI forms are those from GlobalVetLink, State of Oregon, 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.

 

ISDA’s “Rules Governing the Importation of Animals” has detailed requirement information. Use this information as a general guide and contact us if you have questions.

 

Horse owners who would like an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) will need to utilize the services of a veterinarian with access to the GlobalVetLink (GVL) system. Valid EECVIs require owners to log-on and enter destination information prior to each trip in order to obtain legal movement documents. While electronic EECVIs are accepted by many states throughout the country, not all states participate in this program. You will need to check with your states of origin and destination to ensure the document is valid for your anticipated movement(s).

 
Other than slaughter animals to an approved equine feedlot and states with current Vesicular Stomatitis quarantines, permits are not typically required for equines.
 

All Equines require:

  • CVI with the full physical address of the destination. Idaho does accept the Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) from GlobalVetLink.
  • Negative EIA test within 12 months prior to entering Idaho.  Other than foals less than 6 months of age accompanying their dams, animals which are not tested for EIA can only go to approved equine feedlots and require an entry permit.

 

If you have questions regarding brand inspections for animals entering Idaho, contact the Idaho Brand Board at (208) 884-7070.

 

Idaho also has a grazing permit program, with agreements between Idaho and seven (7) western states to allow established cattle breeding herds to commute and graze between states with slightly different requirements.  If you would like to include working horses with your grazing herd through this program, please see the grazing permit information or call Animal Industries at (208) 332-8540.

 
A summary of all large animal import requirements is available in our Import Brochure, which may be printed out for your offline records.
 

These requirements only cover animals entering Idaho – please see our export resources if you are shipping animals to another state.