Movement Regulations when moving Cattle from Colorado to Wyoming


Regulations were verified by Wyoming on 08/08/2019
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Please read the regulations listed below:

Special conditions:

Alert for HPAI in Dairy Cattle:

Please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board directly via phone, 307.777.7515, or lsbforms-applications@wyo.gov for restrictions regarding movement of lactating dairy cattle.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR THIS MOVE

  1. Official identification required.

  2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian 30 days or less before transport to Wyoming. Official ID numbers must be recorded on the CVI, unless moving to an approved tagging site. A CVI is not required if cattle are moving to an approved livestock market.

  3. Entry permit required. Call the Wyoming Livestock Board office for entry permit at 307-777-7515 Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM Mountain time. Entry permit is not required if cattle are moving to an approved livestock market or if using an eCVI that is automatically submitted (not emailed) upon submission.

  4. A statement must be included on the CVI that the issuing veterinarian certifies the bull to be known virgins.

Official eartags for cattle:

  1. NUES 9 tags

    • silver 'brite' tags
    • OCV/Bangs tags (orange)

  2. AIN tags

    • '840' prefix
    • '900' prefix (only for tags manufactured before March 11, 2014 and applied before March 11, 2015)

For more information visit the Wyoming Livestock Board or call 307-777-7515.

Question Your answer

Are the cattle consigned to a recognized slaughter establishment for immediate slaughter?
No:
  • The cattle ARE NOT consigned to a recognized slaughter establishment for immediate slaughter

Were the cattle imported from a foreign nation into the state of origin?
No:
  • The cattle WERE NOT imported from a foreign nation into the state of origin

Do either of the following apply to the cattle?

  • Cattle currently or previously used for recreational purposes, such as rodeo events, cattle cutting events, cattle penning events, gymkhanas, and steer wrestling events
  • Cattle that have been commingled with cattle currently or previously used for recreational purposes, such as rodeo events, cattle cutting events, cattle penning events, gymkhanas, and steer wrestling events
No:

  • The cattle ARE NOT currently or WERE NOT previously used for recreational purposes, such as rodeo events, cattle cutting events, cattle penning events, gymkhanas, and steer wrestling events AND

  • The cattle HAVE NOT BEEN commingled with cattle currently or previously used for recreational purposes, such as rodeo events, cattle cutting events, cattle penning events, gymkhanas, and steer wrestling events

What type of cattle are being imported?
Type of cattle:
  • Beef

What is the gender of the cattle being imported?
Sex:
  • Bulls

Will the bulls be used for breeding?
Yes:
  • The bulls WILL BE used for breeding

What is the age?
Age:
  • 12 - 18 months of age

Are the males virgin bulls?
Yes:
  • The males ARE virgin bulls
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