Movement Regulations when moving Cattle from New Mexico to Texas


Disclaimer: This site is operated by Trace First Inc. on behalf of NIAA and USAHA. The information in this site is not intended as and should not be construed as legal advice. TFL makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date but disclaims liability or responsibility of any kind arising from the regulations being inaccurate or out-of-date. If you are moving livestock it is entirely your responsibility to ensure that all applicable state, local, tribal and federal regulations are complied with.
Learn about eCVI vendors

Please read the regulations listed below:

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR THIS MOVE

  1. Official identification required.

  2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian 30 days or less prior to entry, with official ID numbers recorded on or attached to the CVI.

  3. The bulls are moving directly to a bull test station and are isolated from females.

Official eartags for cattle:

  1. NUES 9 tags

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

  2. AIN tags - visible or RFID

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

  3. Official individual breed registry tattoos or brands.

For more information visit the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Question Your answer

Are the cattle moving from a free area for Tuberculosis and/or Brucellosis?
Free area:
  • The cattle ARE moving from a free area for Tuberculosis and/or Brucellosis

To what type of facility are the cattle moving?
Type of facility:

General movements including:

  • Sales

  • Farm or ranch

  • Premise

  • Changes of ownership

What type of cattle are moving?
Type of cattle:
  • Beef

What is the sex?
Sex:
  • Male

Are the cattle steers or bulls?
Steers:
  • The cattle are BULLS

What is the age?
Age:
  • 12 months of age or older

Please select one of the following situations that applies to the bulls.
Situation:
  • The bulls are moving to a bull test station
Back to homepage