This information is current as of March 4, 2025.
Except for imports from Mexico and lactating dairy cattle imported to fairs and exhibitions, cattle and bison imported to Wisconsin from other countries have no additional requirements beyond those established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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.
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.