Exotic Ruminants
This information is current as of May 1, 2012
See below for the rules for exotic ruminants and other livestock entering Wisconsin from the region of the current vesicular stomatitis outbreak in New Mexico.
IMPORTING EXOTIC RUMINANTS FROM OUTSIDE WISCONSIN
These requirements apply to any ruminant that is not indigenous to Wisconsin and that is not a bovine or cervid. This classification includes, but is not limited to, Old World camelids, yaks, water buffalo, pronghorn antelope, and giraffes. Exotic ruminants entering Wisconsin need the following:
- Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI)
- Import permit
- If the animals are part of a rodeo, circus, or menagerie, use this permit application form.
- If the animals are not part of one of these groups, use the general import permit application form.
- If you are not sure which form to use, or you have other questions, call 608-224-4874 weekdays between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
- Proof that they meet testing requirements
- Tuberculosis – negative TB test required within 60 days before entry. Requirement waived if you are moving the animal directly to an institution that is accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
- Brucellosis – negative brucellosis test required within 30 days before entry. Requirement waived if you are moving the animal directly to an institution that is accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
- Vesicular stomatitis (VS) – there are special requirements if this rare disease has been diagnosed in your state.
The import permit process is explained here.
Vesicular Stomatitis
Due to the recent outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Otero County, all exotic ruminants entering Wisconsin from the following counties must follow the VS procedures listed below:- Chaves
- Dona Ana
- Eddy
- Lincoln
- Otero
- Sierra
All livestock (including exotic ruminants) being imported or returning to Wisconsin from regions that have been identified as being infected with VS need an import permit. The definition of a region is a county with VS and any bordering counties. Download the permit application form online or call (608) 224-4874 weekdays between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time to request a faxed or emailed copy. In addition to requirements listed below, the accompanying certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) must include these statements:
- The animals have been examined and found to be free of evidence of vesicular stomatitis.
- During the 30 days prior to shipment, the animals have not been within 10 miles of any premises on which vesicular stomatitis had been diagnosed within the last 60 days.
- The animals were not commingled with any other animals susceptible to VS that have been within 10 miles of any premises on which VS has been diagnosed within the last 60 days.
- The animals have not been exposed to any animal which has been vaccinated with VS vaccine, of any kind, within the last 30 days.
MOVING EXOTIC RUMINANTS WITHIN WISCONSIN
Wisconsin does not have specific requirements for moving exotic ruminants within Wisconsin.
EXPORTING EXOTIC RUMINANTS OUT OF WISCONSIN
Wisconsin does not have specific export requirements for exotic ruminants. Please contact the state or nation of destination to learn the import requirements.
For animals traveling to New Mexico with the intention of returning, see the section above regarding vesicular stomatitis.
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