Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

​​​​​This information is current as of September 18, 2024. 

Import Requirements for the World Dairy Expo 2024

A federal order​ effective April 29, 2024,​​​​ and Wisconsin Summary Special Order 24-O-003​ effective June 19, 2024​, require lactating dairy cattle moving interstate and lactating dairy cattle moving to Wisconsin fairs, shows, or other organized events for exhibitions to have a negative influenza test with a collection date no more than seven (7) days prior to movement.

Lactating dairy cattle from herds that have tested positive for influenza A are not eligible for interstate movement for 30 days following any positive influenza test from the herd. 

Only essential movements of dairy cattle are recommended. Premovement testing of nonlactating animals is not required at this time.

For further information on H5N1 influenza in cattle, including guidance and FAQs on the federal and state orders and biosecurity, visit the DATCP web page on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dai​ry cattle. 

​Cattle from Wisconsin

Effective June 19, 2024, lactating dairy cattle moving to Wisconsin fairs, shows, or other organized events for exhibitions, including World Dairy Expo, are required by Wisconsin Summary Special Order 24-O-003 to test negative for influenza A virus with a sample collection date no more than seven (7) days prior to movement to the event.​

While the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has no specific paperwork or identification requirements for cattle moving within the state of Wisconsin, the World Dairy Expo (Expo) requires that all Wisconsin cattle be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate) documenting the departure/shipment date from the farm, the official animal identification and, for lactating dairy cattle, the influenza test collection date, lab, accession number, and result. Expo also will require a copy of each lactating animal's negative Influenza A test results. Acceptable forms of official animal identification at World Dairy Expo 2024 are a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) and a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. Manufacturer coded RFID tags (a 15-digit number with the first three digits in the 900 series, such as 982 or 985) are acceptable if applied prior to March 11, 2015. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement. If the animals will be offered for sale, please consult the requirements listed in the World Dairy Expo premium book.

Wisconsin does not have additional requirements for cattle to move to a Wisconsin location after Expo. Be aware that a post-Expo destination state or country may have additional requirements, including requirements for testing for Influenza A virus, for lactating dairy cattle to move interstate or internationally to a new herd if sold. Please contact the state of destination or USDA's live animal export website to learn more. Contact Expo to learn about options for late arrivals and early departures to accommodate cattle moving to states or countries requiring additional testing. Testing to meet movement requirements will not be allowed on Expo grounds.  ​

Cattle from Texas and Michigan's federal TB-free zone

Below is a list of what you need to bring in cattle from these states:

1. You must have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate). Include the departure/shipping date from the farm.
   
2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. Manufacturer coded RFID tags (a 15-digit number with the first three digits in the 900 series, such as 982 or 985) are acceptable if applied prior to March 11, 2015. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement.
   
3. Influenza: A USDA federal order dated April 24, 2024, and effective April 29, 2024, requires a negative influenza PCR test on milk samples of all lactating dairy cattle with a collection date within seven (7) days of import. The test collection date, lab, accession number, and result must be written clearly on the CVI. Expo also will require a copy of each lactating animal’s negative i​​​​nfluenza A test results.
   
4. Tuberculosis: Each animal needs a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to the date of import to Wisconsin. A whole herd TB test is not required. Alternatively, if the animals originate from a herd with a current TB-free accreditation​, individual TB tests are not required, but the accreditation number and the date of the last whole-herd TB test must be on the CVI. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the TB test requirement.
   
5. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required at this time.
6. No other tests or statements are required at this time.
7. An import permit is not required.
8. If there is a current vesicular stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements.  
9. If the animals will be offered for sale, they must meet the requirements listed in the World Dairy Expo premium book.
10. Be aware that your state may have additional requirements, including requirements for testing for influenza A virus, for lactating dairy cattle returning to the farm of origin or to a new herd if sold. Please contact the state of destination​  or USDA's live animal export website to learn more. Contact Expo to learn about options for late arrivals and early departures to accommodate cattle returning to states ​requiring additional testing. Testing to meet movement requirements will not be allowed on Expo grounds.  ​

Cattle from Michigan's federal Modified Accredited (MA) Zone

These rules apply to cattle from the following Michigan counties: Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Oscoda.

The import regulations for Michigan's MA Zone are the same for the World Dairy Expo as they are for other cattle imports, with the exception of the show-only statement (see item 1 below):

1. You must have a current certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate). The CVI must include a version of the following statement: “This animal is/these animals are coming to the World Dairy Expo only and will return to the state of origin after the expo." Include the departure/shipping date from the farm.
   
2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. Manufacturer coded RFID tags (a 15-digit number with the first three digits in the 900 series, such as 982 or 985) are acceptable if applied prior to March 11, 2015. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement. 
3. Influenza: A USDA federal order dated April 24, 2024, and effective April 29, 2024, requires a negative influenza PCR test on milk samples of all lactating dairy cattle with a collection date within seven (7) days of import. The test collection date, lab, accession number, and result must be written clearly on the CVI. Expo also will require a copy of each lactating animal’s negative influenza A test results.
4. Tuberculosis: Each animal must have a negative individual TB test within 60 days before the date of import and originate from a herd that has had a negative whole-herd TB test for all animals one year and older within the last 12 months. The injection dates of both tests must be written clearly on ​the CVI. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the TB test requirement.
   
5. An import permit is required. This is usually done by the veterinarian for the exhibitor. The import permit application form is available on this website, or you can request to receive one by email ​or fax by emailing DATCPanimalimports@wisconsin.gov​ or by calling (608) 224-4874 during regular business hours. Fill it out completely – all the boxes marked with an asterisk are required. You will need to write in the Alliant Energy Center's livestock premises code, which is 004A6S7. (Thanks to the Alliant Energy Center staff for allowing us to post the code number here for your use.) Import permit applications without the livestock premises code will not be processed. Note: The “applicant" who signs the form can be the owner, or it can be the veterinarian or someone from the vet clinic staff – it doesn't have to be the owner. When the form is completed, fax or email it, along with the signed and dated CVI, to (608) 224-4871 or DATCPanimalimports@wisconsin.gov​. When the import permit is approved, a permit number will be issued by a Wisconsin state veterinarian and returned. The permit number must be written on the CVI. Import permits are processed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4​ p.m. If you have trouble with the import process, contact the Wisconsin Division of Animal Health import coordinator at (608) 224-4874 or DATCPanimalimports@wisconsin.gov​ Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
6. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required at this time.
7. No other tests or statements are required at this time.
8. If there is a current vesicular stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements.
9. If you intend to sell animals at the Expo, you may do so only if the animals return to their state of origin after the show (as stated on your certificate of veterinary inspection). The animals may then travel to their new owner with a new CVI. Make sure the animals meet the import requirements of the state of destination. Please consult the World Dairy Expo premium book for any additional testing requirements.
10. Be aware that your state may have additional requirements, including requirements for testing for influenza A virus, for lactating dairy cattle returning to the farm of origin or to a new herd if sold. Please contact the state of destination  or USDA's live animal export website to learn more. Contact Expo to learn about options for late arrivals and early departures to accommodate cattle returning to states requiring additional testing. Testing to meet movement requirements will not be allowed on Expo grounds.​
    

Cattle from All Other States

For animals from the states that aren't listed above, here's what you need to bring in cattle to Wisconsin for World Dairy Expo:

1. You must have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate). Include the departure/shipping date from the farm.
   
2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. Manufacturer coded RFID tags (a 15-​digit number with the first three digits in the 900 series, such as 982 or 985) are acceptable if applied prior to March 11, 2015. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement.
3. Influenza: A USDA federal order dated April 24, 2024, and effective April 29, 2024, requires a negative influenza PCR test on milk samples of all lactating dairy cattle with a collection date within seven (7) days of import. The test collection date, lab, accession number, and result must be written clearly on the CVI. Expo also will require a copy of each lactating animal's negative influenza A test results. ​
4. Tuberculosis testing is not required at this time.
5. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required at this time.​
   
6. No other tests or statements are required at this time.
7. An import permit is not required.
8. If there is a current vesicu​lar stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements.
9. Be aware that your state may have additional requirements, including requirements for testing for influenza A virus, for lactating dairy cattle returning to the farm of origin or to a new herd if sold. Please contact the st​ate of destination  or USDA's live animal export website to learn more. Contact Expo to learn about options for late arrivals and early departures to accommodate cattle returning to states requiring additional testing. Testing to meet movement requirements will not be allowed on Expo grounds.​ 
   

Cattle from Outside the United States

To bring in cattle from outside the United States, you will need to meet the import requirements established by the United States Department of Agriculture. You can learn more about importing cattle from other countries by visiting USDA's live animal import website​. Choose the country of origin and the type of cattle. 

Effective June 19, 2024, lactating dairy cattle moving to Wisconsin fairs, shows, or other organized events for exhibitions, including World Dairy Expo, are required by Wisconsin Summary Special Order 24-O-003 to test negative for influenza A virus with a sample collection date no more than seven (7) days prior to movement to the event. This includes cattle from outside the United States.

Cattle may have additional requirements to return to their country of origin including requirements for influenza A testing for lactating dairy cattle with sample collection required after arrival in the US. You can find more information at USDA's live animal export website. Choose the country of destination, species, and type of cattle. Contact Expo to learn about options for late arrivals and early departures to accommodate cattle returning to countries requiring additional testing. Testing to meet movement requirements will not be allowed on Expo grounds.​

​​You can reach USDA Live Animal Import and Export by calling (301) 851-3300 and selecting option 2.​