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State Regulations for South Dakota

Effective Date: January 1991

Last Update: October 27, 2009

 

S O U T H D A K O T A

Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Animals

For More Information on Current Regulations Please Contact:

Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, State Veterinarian
Animal Industry Board
411 South Fort Street
Pierre, SD 57501
Telephone: 605-773-3321
Fax: 605-773-5459

 

*** GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ***

Please Note: All Livestock from any foreign country must meet special requirements, and have permits issued only by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian. All nondomestic animals require permits issued only by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian. Call 605-773-3321 Monday – Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for these requirements and permits.

All livestock entering South Dakota must have an official health certificate* stating:

1. Name, address, and phone number of consignor; name, rural mailing address, and phone number of consignee.

2. Kind of livestock, age, sex, breed, and test results, etc.

3. Signature, address, and phone number of inspecting licensed accredited veterinarian.

4. Individual official identification listed as required.

5. Import shipping permit number. (See individual species listed below.)

6. Must be free of infectious or contagious diseases.

Permits may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (605) 773-3321.

After hours permits are handled by an answering machine at (605) 773-3321. Leave the information requested and it will give you a permit number.

After hours regulatory questions should be directed to:

Dr. Dustin Oedekoven – (605) 224-1616, (605) 280-6448 OR

Dr. Mendel Miller – (605) 224-4645, (605) 280-8190 OR

Dr. Susan Reenders – (605) 962-6458, (605) 295-0339

The following statement is required on the health certificate:

"The animal (s) represented on this health certificate have not originated from a premises or area under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis, and none are known exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis. I have examined the animals and have found no signs of Vesicular Stomatitis."

 

*** CATTLE ***

TB Test Requirements for importation of cattle to South Dakota

All dairy breed cattle other than steers and spayed heifers must be negative to an official test for Tuberculosis within 60 days prior to entering South Dakota.

SUCKLING CALVES TRAVELING WITH THE COW DO NOT NEED A NEGATIVE TEST OR ID – THEY CAN TRAVEL ON THE COW’S NEGATIVE TEST.

  1. TB Accredited-free State or Zone

    1. No test required.

  2. TB Modified-Accredited Advanced State or Zone (California, New Mexico, most of Minnesota, and part of Michigan.)

    1. From a non-quarantined herd.

    2. All animals for breeding, show, or rodeo, over six months of age negative to an official tuberculin test conducted within 60 days prior to the date of movement.

    3. Feeder Cattle: Official identification (metal ear tag #s), regardless of age, must be listed on the health certificate.

  3. TB Modified Accredited State or Zone (small zone in Northwest Minnesota and Michigan’s Modified Accredited Zone)

    1. From a non-quarantined herd.

    2. Originate from a herd that was negative to a whole herd official tuberculin test within 1 year prior to the date of movement.

    3. All animals to be moved were negative to an additional official tuberculin test conducted within 60 days prior to movement.

    4. Feeder Cattle: Official identification (metal ear tag #s), regardless of age, must be listed on the health certificate and all feeder cattle > 2 months of age must be negative to an official tuberculin test within 60 days prior to entry. In-tact feeder heifers must be moved to an approved feedlot.

All feeders, male and female, regardless of age, from California, Minnesota, New Mexico or the MAA & MA areas of Michigan must have individual official ID (ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.

TUBERCULOSIS: Mexico

1. ALL ANIMALS imported from Mexico must have a negative Tuberculosis test conducted by a United States Accredited Veterinarian in the United States within 60 days prior to importation.

2. MUST have individual official Identification (metal ear tag #s) listed on the health certificate.


RECREATIONAL CATTLE (RODEO ANIMALS):

1. All recreational cattle, male and female, regardless of age: Health certificate* and permit number, and individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.

2. Must have a Negative TUBERCULOSIS test within 12 months prior to entry, regardless of age.

BRUCELLOSIS Test Requirements for Importation of Cattle to South Dakota

BRUCELLOSIS CLASS FREE STATES:

FEEDER CATTLE: FEMALES:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Over 18 months: Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.

FEEDER CATTLE: BULLS & STEERS:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Feeder bulls 18 months & over: Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.

BEEF BREEDING CATTLE: BULLS and FEMALES:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on the health certificate.

DAIRY CATTLE: BULLS and FEMALES:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on the health certificate.

BRUCELLOSIS CLASS A STATES: (Currently all states are Brucellosis Free)

FEEDER CATTLE: FEMALES:

1. Feeder females less than 18 months: Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Feeder females over 18 months: Health certificate and permit number, individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate, and Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry (exception: spayed heifers).

FEEDER CATTLE: BULLS & STEERS:

1. Feeder bulls less than 18 months and steers: Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Feeder bulls over 18 months: Health certificate and permit number, individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate and Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

BEEF BREEDING CATTLE: FEMALES:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on health certificate.

3. Breeding females over 18 months: Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

BEEF BREEDING CATTLE: BULLS:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on health certificate.

3. Breeding bulls over 18 months: Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

DAIRY CATTLE: FEMALES:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on health certificate.

3. Dairy females over 18 months: Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

DAIRY CATTLE: BULLS:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or breed registration tattoo) listed on the health certificate.

3. Dairy bulls over 18 months: Negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

TRICHOMONIASIS CONTROL

12:68:27:01. Importation requirements for bulls. Any bull entering South Dakota must meet the following import requirements for trichomoniasis control:

(1) The bull must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection as defined in SDCL 40-14-2; and

(2) The following statement must be on the certificate of veterinary inspection: "The bull(s) identified on this certificate have been tested and found to be negative for trichomoniasis by testing conducted by a laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians." The testing must be by methods approved by the board and may be by isolation of the organism or polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

12:68:27:02. Exemptions to the importation requirements of § 12:68:17:01. The following bulls entering South Dakota are exempt from the provisions of § 12:68:27:01 providing such exemption qualifications are stated on the official certificate of veterinary inspection:

(1) Virgin bulls;

(2) Bulls imported to South Dakota for feeding or slaughter only;

(3) Bulls imported to South Dakota to be held in confined dairies as determined by the board;

(4) Bulls imported for exhibition or rodeo purposes and held in confined facilities to prevent breeding as determined by the board; and

(5) Bulls imported as part of seasonal grazing operations and not changing ownership as determined by the board, following a risk assessment.

12:68:27:03. Intrastate trichomoniasis testing requirements for bulls. The following intrastate trichomoniasis testing requirements apply to bulls:

(1) Any owner or operator adjacent to or exposed to a herd that has confirmed trichomoniasis shall test any animals in the herd as directed by the board. The board may quarantine the entire herd until the testing has been completed to the satisfaction of the board;

(2) Any nonvirgin bull sold, loaned, or leased in South Dakota for breeding purposes must be tested negative for trichomoniasis by testing conducted by a laboratory accredited by The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The testing must be by methods approved by the board and may be by isolation of the organism or polymerase chain reaction (PCR);

(3) Any bull sold, loaned, or leased for the purposes of feeding, slaughter, use in confined dairies, rodeos, or exhibitions is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (2) of this section. The board shall determine eligibility for any such exemption.

12:68:27:04. Trichomoniasis control requirements for females. No non-virgin and non-pregnant female cattle may be imported, loaned, leased, nor acquired for breeding purposes in South Dakota. However, non-virgin and non-pregnant female cattle registered with a breed registry, or to be used in confined dairy operations, may be exempt from the provisions of this section as determined by the board. Non-virgin and non-pregnant female cattle, each accompanied by its own offspring and prior to rebreeding are exempt from the provisions of this section.

CATTLE IMPORTED FROM CANADA: (Must meet USDA Import Requirements)

1. Health certificate* and telephone permit number.

2. Individual official ID listed on the health certificate.

3. CAN brand on right hip. Alternatively, registered breeding animals may have a CAN tattoo in the left ear.

4. Brucellosis: All cattle 6 months of age and older MUST have a negative BRUCELLOSIS test within 30 days prior to entry.

a. EXCEPTION: Steers and spayed heifers.

b. EXCEPTION: Cattle designated for IMMEDIATE slaughter and test age intact animals that are quarantined to a feedlot until sold to slaughter.

5. TUBERCULOSIS: All cattle over one month of age must have a negative TUBERCULOSIS test within 60 days prior to entry.

a. EXCEPTION: Cattle designated for IMMEDIATE slaughter or quarantined to a feedlot until sold to slaughter.

6. Statement on Health: These animals were conceived, born and raised in Canada or the US.

BABY CALVES: (2 MONTHS AND UNDER)

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.

3. Must be consigned and delivered directly to the consignee's premises where they are under quarantine for 60 days. The calves may not be resold during the quarantine period.

4. Baby calves LESS than 8 weeks of age from states requiring treatment for external parasites are to be treated upon arrival at 8 weeks of age.

a. The statement, “Calves are under quarantine to the farm of destination, to be kept separate and apart from other livestock, and to be treated for external parasites at 8 weeks of age” must appear on the health certificate and on the permit.

b. Baby calves may be released from quarantine at the end of the 60-day period, if inspected and released by an Animal Industry Board Inspector who has determined the calves appear to be free from any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

TREATMENT FOR EXTERNAL PARASITES REQUIREMENT:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Must meet all regulations pertaining to type of livestock.

3. All cattle being imported into South Dakota from the following states must be treated for External Parasites by either being Vat Dipped in a USDA approved product or by being INJECTED with Ivermectin (or with a generic ivermectin-type product having label approved for Psoroptes Ovis), Dectomax, or Cydectin, or treated with Cydectin POUR ON within 10 days prior to entry.

a. Treatment for external parasites required from these states:

1. ARIZONA

2. NEW MEXICO

3. CALIFORNIA

4. NEVADA

5. COLORADO

6. OKLAHOMA

7. KANSAS

8. TEXAS

Guidelines for use are as follows:

1. Use the approved product.

2. Use the approved route of administration.

3. Treatment for external parasite control can be done no more than 10 days prior to entry.

4. Animals will be quarantined (separate and apart with at least 30 feet of geographical separation between groups) for 14 days after treatment.

5. The Following Statements MUST Appear on Health Certificate:

1. The listed animals are quarantined upon arrival until released by an Animal Industry Board agent.

AND

2. The listed animals have been treated for external parasites with (name of product) by (route of administration) on (date administered) supervised by (veterinarian’s name).

OR

3. The listed animals will be treated on arrival with Ivermectin or Dectomax injection, or Cydectin pour on under the supervision of Dr. (SD licensed veterinarian).

*** BISON (BUFFALO) *** (Breeding or feeding)

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s) must be listed on the health certificate.

3. TUBERCULOSIS: Must meet the same requirements that are applicable for cattle.

4. BRUCELLOSIS: Must meet the same requirements that are applicable for breeding cattle.

5. External Parasite Control: Must meet the same requirements that are applicable for cattle.


*** HORSES & OTHER EQUIDAE ***

1. Health certificate.*

2. Negative Coggins or ELISA EIA test within 12 months prior to entry.

Exceptions:

a. Native horses from North Dakota, Nebraska and Montana.

b. Suckling colts traveling with the mare do not need a negative test; they can travel on the mare's negative test.

c. Colts traveling without the mare MUST have a negative test regardless of age.

*** DOGS and CATS ***

1. Health certificate.*

2. Rabies vaccination: All animals 3 months or older MUST have a current rabies vaccination with the expiration date listed on the health certificate.

3. Must be free from any signs of communicable, infectious, contagious diseases.

*** BIRDS: DOMESTIC AND NONDOMESTIC ***

POULTRY: (DOMESTIC & NONDOMESTIC LIVE) AND HATCHING EGGS

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Free of infectious, contagious diseases.

3. PULLORUM tested (within 30 days of entry); OR Pullorum free state; OR Pullorum free flock.

RATITES: (Exotic Fowl with flat Breast-Bone & Small or Nonexistent Wings: Ostrich, Emu, Rheas, Kiwi)

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Permanent ID (tattoo or microchip) listed on health certificate.

3. Free of infectious, contagious diseases.

4. PULLORUM tested (within 30 days of entry); OR Pullorum free state; OR Pullorum free flock.

5. AVIAN INFLUENZA: Negative test within 10 days prior to entry.

PSITTACINE BIRDS: (Parrots, pet birds, etc.)

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Permanent ID (tattoo, leg band, or microchip) listed on health certificate.

3. Free of infectious, contagious diseases.

4. PULLORUM tested (within 30 days of entry); OR Pullorum free state; OR Pullorum free flock.

*** SHEEP and GOATS ***

SHEEP:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. All breeding animals must be officially identified. Individual Scrapie tags or flock number must be listed on the health certificate.

3. Rams 6 months of age and older, MUST be tested NEGATIVE for RAM EPIDIDYMITIS (BRUCELLA OVIS) by the ELISA test within 30 days prior to entry or originate from a Brucella ovis free flock with a test record within the past year.

4. The following statements MUST appear on the health certificate:

(1) “These animals are free from infectious, contagious diseases.”

(2) “All animals are from non-quarantined flocks.”

GOATS:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official identification (Scrapie Identification tags, official USDA Identification ear tags, or breed registration tattoo) listed on health certificate.

3. The following statements MUST appear on the health certificate:

(1) “These animals are free from infectious, contagious diseases.”

(2) “All animals are from non-quarantined flocks.”

*** LLAMAS, CAMELS, ALPACAS ***

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or microchip) listed on health certificate.

3. BRUCELLOSIS: Negative test within 30 days prior to entry.

4. TUBERCULOSIS: Negative test within 60 days prior to entry.

*** ALL NONDOMESTIC RUMINANT TYPE ANIMALS ***

(EXOTIC ANTELOPE, SHEEP, GOATS, ETC. (OTHER THAN CERVIDAE)

1. Health certificate* and permit number issued by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or microchip) listed on health certificate.

3. BRUCELLOSIS: Negative test within 30 days prior to entry.

4. TUBERCULOSIS: Negative test within 60 days prior to entry.

*** ELK ***

CERVIDAE (ALL ELK, DEER, CARIBOU, ETC., AND ALL HYBRIDS)

Interstate Movement OF CERVIDAE to South Dakota

* All permits must be issued by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

1. Health certificate* and permit number issued by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian.

2. Individual official ID (ear tag #s or microchip) AND a plastic ear tag # listed on health certificate.

3. BRUCELLOSIS: Two negative BRUCELLOSIS tests within 30 days prior to entry using the same blood sample for both tests. (Exception: Animals coming from a Brucellosis free certified herd with a current test date.)

4. TUBERCULOSIS: Negative (single-cervical) test of herd of origin 90-360 days prior to entry AND Negative (single-cervical) test of individual animals within 30 days prior to entry. (Exception: Animals coming from an Accredited Tuberculosis Free herd with a current test date.)

5. ANAPLASMOSIS AND BLUETONGUE: Negative test within 30 days prior to entry.

6. CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE:

a. All cervidae entering South Dakota MUST have the following statements on the signed official original certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate):

“All cervidae identified on this certificate originate from a herd in which all cervidae have been kept for at least 3 years or into which they were born. There has been no exposure to or additions from any other source in the past 3 years. There has never been diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of CWD in this herd. Records and causes of death for the past 3 years in this herd of origin are available to the Animal Health Officials of the state of origin. This herd has been 100% CWD monitored on all deaths involving animals 16 months of age and older in the past 3 years.”

“No animal has ever originated from, or been a member of a herd where CWD has been diagnosed, or been a member of a CWD trace-back or trace-forward herd, by an epidemiological investigation.”

7. Owner must also sign the health certificate verifying the statements are true and accurate.

8. Statement by Veterinarian: “I have read all ID tags on the animals in the shipment and verify they are all accurately listed.”

INTRASTATE MOVEMENT OF CERVIDAE
CERVIDAE (ALL ELK, DEER, CARIBOU, ETC., AND ALL HYBRIDS)

1. Health certificate signed by a licensed, accredited veterinarian and shall have the following information:

a. Consignor's name, address and AIB possession permit number.

b. Consignee's name, address and AIB possession permit number.

c. BRUCELLOSIS: Negative test within 30 days prior to issue OR be from a CERTIFIED BRUCELLOSIS FREE HERD.

d. TUBERCULOSIS: Negative test within 30 days prior to issue OR be from an ACCREDITED TUBERCULOSIS FREE HERD.

e. Chronic Wasting Disease: The Following Statements Must Be On Health Certificate:

“All cervidae identified on this certificate originate from a herd in which all cervidae have been kept for at least 1 year or into which they were born. There has been no exposure to or additions from any other source in the past year. There has never been diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of CWD in this herd. Records and causes of death for the past year in this herd of origin are available to the State Veterinarian. This herd has attained a state CWD Monitored Herd Status of M1 or greater.”

“No animal has ever originated from, or been a member of a herd where CWD has been diagnosed, or been a member of a CWD trace-back or trace-forward herd, by an epidemiological investigation.”

2. Permit number issued by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian.

3. Individual official ID (ear tag #s or microchip) AND a plastic ear tag # listed on health certificate.

4. Owner must also sign the health certificate verifying all statements are true and accurate.

5. Statement by Veterinarian: “I have read all ID tags on the animals in the shipment and verify they are all accurately listed.”

*** RABBITS ***

See General Requirements

*** ZOO, FUR-BEARING, & OTHER WILD ANIMALS ***

See General Requirements

Note: Certain captive non-domestic mammals require a permit for possession. Call 605-773-3321 to find out if the animals are applicable to this requirement.

*** HOGS ***

South Dakota is a Pseudorabies Stage V (Free) state.

PSEUDORABIES VACCINATED SWINE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO SOUTH DAKOTA.

BREEDING SWINE:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID or approved ID listed on health certificate.

a. Approved individual ID

- metal ear tag number, OR

- State-assigned premises ID tag with individual herd number, OR

- NAIS-approved premises ID tag with individual herd number.

b. Approved group ID:

- State-assigned premises tattoo or tag is acceptable if ALL animals originate from that premises, OR

- NAIS-approved premises ID tag is acceptable if ALL animals originate from that premises.

3. BRUCELLOSIS: Negative test within 30 days prior to entry or ORIGINATE from a Validated Brucellosis free herd with a current test record OR originate from a Validated Brucellosis free State.

4. PSEUDORABIES: Negative test within 30 days prior to entry or ORIGINATE from a Qualified Pseudorabies-negative herd with a current test record OR originate from a PRV Stage IV or V state.

a. Approved Pseudorabies tests: ELISA, ELISA G1, LATEX, SERUM NEUTRALIZATION AT THE 1:2 DILUTION WITH NO TITER INTERPRETATION.

b. RETEST: ALL breeding boars (except those from PRV Stage IV and V states) 21-45 days after importation.

c. RETEST: Percentage of breeding gilts (except those from PRV Stage IV and V states), 21-45 days after importation:

10 animals or less imported, RETEST ALL;

10-36 animals imported, RETEST 10 animals;

More than 36 animals imported, RETEST 30% up to maximum of 30.

5. BOARS from out of state collection points MUST be tested for Pseudorabies within 10 days prior to entry. (COLLECTION POINT PSEUDORABIES QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT APPROVED.)

6. Pseudorabies VACCINATED swine are NOT eligible for entry into South Dakota.

7. Swine progeny are accepted from Qualified-negative gene-altered virus-vaccinated herds with a negative individual test.

8. The following statement Must appear on All Breeding Swine health certificates and permits:

"THERE HAS BEEN NO PRV VACCINE USED IN THESE ANIMALS."

FEEDER PIGS:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or premises herd tattoo) listed on the health certificate.

a. Premises ID tattoo is acceptable as a long as state identification prefix is part of the tattoo.

b. Premises ID tattoo is acceptable if ALL animals originate from that premises.

3. PSEUDORABIES:

a. Originate from a state with PRV classification of stage III, IV, or V. OR

b. Originate from Qualified Pseudorabies-negative herd OR

c. Originate from a Pseudorabies-monitored feeder-pig herd OR

d. Have a negative Pseudorabies test within 10 days prior to entry.

(1) Approved Pseudorabies tests: ELISA, ELISA G1, LATEX, SERUM NEUTRALIZATION at 1:2 dilution with no titer interpretation.

4. All imported feeder pigs are under quarantine to the consignor’s premises to be used for feeding purposes only.

5. The following statements Must appear on All Feeder Pig health certificates and permits:

(1) "These animals are under quarantine to consignee’s premises for feeding purposes only."

(2) "There has been no PRV vaccine used in these animals."

CANADIAN SWINE:

1. Health certificate* and permit number.

2. Individual official ID (metal ear tag #s or premises herd tattoo) listed on health certificate. A provincial government-assigned premises ID tattoo is acceptable if ALL animals originate from that premises.

3. BRUCELLOSIS: No test required: Free area.

4. PSEUDORABIES: No test required: Free area.

5. The following written statements MUST appear on all health certificates:

a. “These pigs were conceived, born and raised in Canada or the US.”

b. “No PRV vaccine used in these swine.”

c. “Feeder swine are quarantined on arrival to the consignee’s premises for feeding purposes only.”

*** SEMEN & FROZEN EMBRYOS ***

See General Requirements; call (605) 773-3321 for specific requirements.

semen and embryos from swine: Donor animals have to meet SD import requirements for breeding swine from consignor’s state.

SEMEN AND EMBRYOS FROM HORSES: Negative EIA test on the donor stallion or donor mare within 12 months prior to shipping. Complete health certificate describing the biological products and shipping permit number.

*** BIOLOGICS, MICROORGANISMS, & PARASITES ***

See General Requirements

*** EMERGENCY PROVISIONS ***

See General Requirements

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