Canadian Cattle and Bison
- Must meet USDA Import Requirements.
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and telephone permit number. Import permits are valid for 15 days.
- Individual official ID listed on the CVI.
- Bison:Legible "CAN" brand is no longer required.
- If bison are not branded, two corresponding ear tags are required. One tag will be an official radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; the other tag will be an unofficial redundant dangle tag with the corresponding RFID number printed on it. Tags should be placed in opposite ears.
- Bison can continue to use the same identification requirements as cattle.
- Cattle:Permanent, legible “CAN” mark applied with a freeze brand or hot iron, and is easily visible on the live animal, is still required. Alternatively, a tattoo bearing the letters “CAN” applied to the inside of the left ear is also acceptable. The cattle must also have individual identification with an official Canadian ear-tag, applied prior to each animal’s entry into the United States.
- Statement on Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: "These animals were conceived, born and raised in Canada or the US."
For Additional Information
Please Call 605.773.3321