Movement Regulations when moving Cattle from Wyoming to Montana


Regulations were verified by Montana on 03/26/2026
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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. PAPER CVIS ONLY: Import permit is required. A permit can be obtained by calling 406-444-2976 or emailing a scan or photo to livpermits@mt.gov.

  4. The following statement must be recorded on the the CVI. "While in Montana, this (these) bull(s) cannot be sold, loaned, or leased, and cannot be used for breeding or semen collection, and must be kept segregated from all sexually-intact female cattle."

  5. The following statement must be recorded on the CVI. "The cattle in this shipment ARE NOT 'M-Branded (Mexican origin) nor have they been in contact with any 'M-Branded cattle."

Official eartags for cattle:

All sexually intact animals must have official ID (840-RFID Tag, Country of Origin RFID tag, or if tagged prior to November 5, 2024, a silver metal NUES/metal bang tag).

For more information please visit the Montana Animal Health Division website.

Question Your answer

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

Are the cattle sexually intact?
Intact:
  • The cattle ARE sexually intact

Are the cattle less than 6 months of age AND with their dam?
No:

  • Cattle are less than 6 months of age AND NOT with their dam OR

  • Cattle are 6 months of age or older

What is the sex?
Sex:
  • Male

Are the cattle going to an exhibition or show?
Yes:
  • The cattle ARE going to an exhibition or show
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