This information is current as of June 19, 2024
Requirements are subject to change as conditions warrant.
Cattle from Within Wisconsin
Effective June 19, 2024, lactating dairy cattle being moved to fairs, shows or other organized events for exhibitions are required by
Wisconsin Summary Special Order 24-O-003 to test negative for Influenza A virus, with a sample collection date within seven days prior to movement to the event.
Only essential movements of dairy cattle are recommended. Premovement testing of nonlactating animals and beef cattle is not required at this time.
There are no requirements for additional identification or tests or for health documents for cattle from within Wisconsin, unless required by the fair or show.
Cattle from Outside Wisconsin
Must be accompanied by certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) documenting official animal ID and all required tests and certifications
Must meet all of Wisconsin’s normal requirements for import
Must have official individual ID, including steers
Acceptable Animal IDs for Cattle from Outside Wisconsin
- USDA metal ear tag number that is part of the National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) (starts with state 2-digit code, also known as a "brite" tag); this includes the orange brucellosis vaccination tags
- USDA Animal Identification Number tag - 15-digit number starting with 840
- Manufacturer-coded RFID tag - 15-digit number with the first three digits beginning with 9 (accepted as ID when applied before March 11, 2015)
- American ID tag - 12-digit number prefaced with USA (accepted as ID when applied before March 11, 2015)
- Other ID approved by DATCP
Influenza A Virus Requirements for Cattle from Outside Wisconsin
Effective April 29, 2024, lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines are required by a USDA Federal Order to test negative for Influenza A virus, with a sample collection date within seven days prior to interstate movement. Testing to return to the farm of origin is not required if the event lasts no more than 10 days.
Only essential movements are recommended. Premovement testing of nonlactating animals and beef cattle is not required at this time.
Brucellosis Requirements for Cattle from Outside Wisconsin
There are no requirements for brucellosis testing or vaccination.
Tuberculosis (TB) Requirements for Cattle from Outside Wisconsin
Cattle from Canada
- Cattle from Canada must meet current federal requirements to enter the United States; access the Cattle and Bison-Canada page for more information.