Except for imports from Mexico, cattle and bison imported to Wisconsin from other countries have no additional requirements beyond those established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
M-branded cattle may only be imported into Wisconsin directly from Mexico or directly to a slaughter establishment for slaughter. Cattle and bison imported into Wisconsin directly from Mexico have additional requirements including:
- A quarantine of the entire Wisconsin destination herd.
- The imported cattle and bison must test negative to tuberculosis no sooner than 60 days after the date of import.
- The quarantine will be lifted after the imported cattle and bison have tested negative to tuberculosis.
- Contact the import coordinator for more information at datcpanimalimports@wisconsin.gov or (608) 224-4874.
To learn more about what the USDA requires for imported cattle and bison, please visit the USDA website for cattle and bison imports or call the National Center for Import and Export: (301) 851-3300.
Please be aware that cattle and bison imported into the United States from other countries that will be returning to their country of origin may have additional requirements to return. See the Exporting section below for more information.
Exporting Cattle and Bison to Canada, Mexico, and Other Countries
To learn more about requirements to export cattle and bison to other countries, please visit the USDA website for exports or call the National Center for Import and Export: (301) 851-3300.