Below you will find information on health paper requirements, E.I.A. test requirements, and a the VRS phone system to help you determine the requirements of each individual state. Requirements change regularly so be sure and check with each state or the VRS system.
The Center For Epidemiology And Animal Health Voice Response Service
Each individual state sets the health requirements which must be met by animals coming into their state. For example: horses transported across state lines into Texas require a current EIA test and a certificate of veterinary inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian. This certificate is completed by a veterinarian at the origin of the shipment. State veterinarian's determine the requirement for such entry. The major purpose is to safeguard the health of animal populations. These state requirements are subject to periodic changes; therefore it is impossible to provide a current set of requirements of each of the states.
The Voice Response Service (VRS) of the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health is available to individuals wanting to know what health papers and tests are required to transport livestock to another state.
The VRS is a 24-hour, 365 days a year (including holidays) access system that allows users to retrieve information. The retrieval system is accessed by simply dialing 1-800-545-8732 on a TOUCH TONE PHONE.
Once connection is made with the VRS, a simulated human voice announces a series of menus. The user can listen to emergency notices which may be in effect or select regulations pertinent to a specific state. FOR EACH SPECIFIC STATE, THAT STATE VETENARIAN PHONE NUMBER IS GIVEN IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CURRENT REGULATIONS OR PERMITS ARE NEEDED. Additional menus provided by some states allow the user to select specific categories of import requirements. This system is very user friendly and offers everyone the opportunity to know ahead of time what tests are needed to transport animals, semen and embryos across state lines of purchase, breeding or showing.
STATE
|
E.I.A.
|
Within
6 or 12 months
|
Health
Certificate
|
| Alabama |
yes
|
12 mos. |
yes |
| Alaska |
yes
|
6
mos. |
yes |
| Arizona |
no
|
N/A |
yes |
| Arkansas |
yes
|
12 mos. |
yes |
| California |
yes
|
6 mos. |
yes |
| Colorado |
yes
|
12 mos. |
yes |
| Connecticut |
yes
|
12 mos. |
yes |
| Delaware |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
| Florida |
yes
|
12 mos. |
yes
|
|
Georgia |
yes
|
12
mos. |
yes
|
|
Hawaii |
yes |
3 mos. |
yes
|
| Idaho |
no |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Illinois |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Indiana |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Iowa |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Kansas |
no |
within
12 mo |
yes
|
| Kentucky |
yes |
6/12
mos |
yes
|
|
Louisiana |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Maine |
yes |
6 mos. |
yes
|
|
Maryland |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Massachusetts |
yes |
6 mos. |
yes |
|
Michigan |
yes |
current
calendar year |
yes |
|
Minnesota |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Mississippi |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
| Missouri |
yes |
6 mos. |
yes |
|
Montana |
yes |
within 6 mo, & Equines require a
brand insp.
Sucklings Exempt |
yes |
|
Nebraska |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
Nevada. |
no |
6 mos |
yes |
|
New Hampshire |
yes |
6
mos |
yes |
|
New Jersey |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
New Mexico |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
New York |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
North Carolina |
yes
|
12 mos |
yes |
|
North Dakota |
yes
|
12 mos |
yes |
|
Ohio |
yes |
6 mos |
yes |
|
Oklahoma |
yes |
6 mos |
yes |
|
Oregon |
yes
|
6 mos |
yes |
|
Pennsylvania |
yes |
12 mos
|
yes |
|
Rhode Island |
no |
within 12 mo, & Equines require a permit |
yes |
|
South Carolina |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
South Dakota |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
| Tennessee |
yes |
6 mos |
yes |
|
Texas |
yes |
12 mos. |
yes |
|
Utah |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
Vermont |
yes
|
12 mos |
yes |
| Virginia |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
Washington |
yes |
6 mos |
yes |
|
West Virginia |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
|
Wisconsin |
yes |
calendar
year |
yes |
|
Wyoming |
yes |
12 mos |
yes |
As Always Call before you haul! Be sure and check with each state that you will be traveling through for the latest requirments.
