Animal Movement

Animal Movement Permits

This information is current as of April 2, 2013

Animal Import Permit – Instructions

Import permits are required for imports of the following animals or business categories:

Swine (starting March 1, 2013)
Cervids
Cattle, American bison, and goats from TB Modified Accredited (MA) states or states with an MA region
Exotic ruminants
Other exotic species, including exotics kept as pets
Fish (Please follow this link for the separate fish import permit process)
Wild animals
Livestock species entering the state as rodeo stock (permits are not required for horses owned by individual rodeo participants)
Animals entering the state as part of a multi-species menagerie
Animals entering the state as part of a circus
Animals imported to a zoo or aquarium

The import permit process is conducted by fax or email rather than over the phone. To apply for an import permit, choose the appropriate import permit application form below, print and fill out the form completely. All items with an asterisk (*) are required. When you have completed the form, fax it along with the current certificate(s) of veterinary inspection (CVI) to 608-224-4871 or scan both documents and email them to DATCPAnimalImports@Wisconsin.gov. Permit applications are processed Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee for an import permit (except for some fish permits).

If everything is in order, a permit number will be returned by fax or email. Be sure to write your permit number on your CVI(s).

Import permit are good for thirty (30) days from the date they are issued, so they can be applied for in advance of the shipment date.

It is essential to plan ahead and allow time for processing. Permits are usually issued the same workday they are received, but the process may take longer during busy seasons or if the submitted paperwork is not complete. Also, permits are not issued after business hours, on weekends, or holidays.

For weekend sales of swine from all states or cattle from the TB MA/MAA zones in Michigan, sale organizers or their veterinarians can obtain a blanket import permit in advance. To learn about blanket permits, click here.

Animal Import Permit – Application Forms

Circus, Rodeo and Menagerie Import Application (1 page PDF)

This form is for the import of animals that are part of a circus, a multi-species menagerie, or for rodeo stock. Horses owned by individual rodeo participants do not need an import permit but they must meet the regular import requirements.

Cervid Import Permit Application (for deer and elk) (1 page PDF)

This form is for the import of all cervids.

General Import Permit Application (all other animals) (1 page PDF)

This form is for the import of:

Cattle, American bison, and goats from TB Modified Accredited (MA) states or states with an MA region
Exotic ruminants
Other exotic species, including exotics kept as pets
Wild animals
Animals imported to a zoo or aquarium

NEW! Swine Only Import Permit Application (1 page PDF)

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

DATCP provides services to educate, inform, and protect Wisconsin consumers.

DATCP licenses individuals, business and locations to protect human and animal health, the environment, and consumers.

DATCP regulates and helps develop agribusinesses including farms, and also regulates some other businesses to protect consumers.

Wisconsin farms produce milk, livestock, grain, vegetables, poultry and many other agricultural products.

DATCP protects food safety in processing, sales and storage, and promotes Wisconsin foods.

DATCP houses the State Veterinarian’s office, with authority for disease surveillance and control.

DATCP provides services to educate, regulate and protect our land and water resources.

DATCP works to protect plants and crops from harmful insects and disease.

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

Animal Movement

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Animal Import Permit – Instructions

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