Cattle & Bison-Wisconsin

This information is current as of August 31, 2021​

​Movement of Wisconsin animals within the state

Breeding cattle OR Animals attending fairs/exhibitions:

  • Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) not required

  • No official ID requi​red

  • No TB tests required

  • No other tests, vaccinations, or statements required

  • No permit required

  • Animals attending fairs or exhibitions may need to meet additional requirements - contact the show organizers for more information

Feeder cattle:

  • Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) not required
  • No official ID required

  • No TB tests required

  • No other tests, vaccinations, or statements required

  • No permit required

Veal calves:

  • Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) not required

  • No official ID required

  • No TB tests required

  • No other tests, vaccinations, or statements required

  • No permit required

​Movement of Wisconsin animals to Michigan's TB Modified Accredited zone (Michigan counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Oscoda) with intent to return (including to shows):

Call the Wisconsin Division of Animal Health import coordinator at (608) 224-4874 for more information.

Movement of Wisconsin animals to other states, except Michigan's TB Modified Accredited zone, with intent to return (including to shows):

You must meet the import requirements of the state of destination and the show. If the animals will return to Wisconsin while the CVI is still current (within 30 days of the inspection date), there are no additional requirements for the animals to return to Wisconsin. If the animals will return to Wisconsin after the CVI has expired, the animals must meet the regular import requirements that apply to that state.​​ Find requirements for individual states.

Movement of Wisconsin animals to the Minnesota State Fair:

You must meet the import requirements of the sale or show and the state of Minnesota. There are no additional requirements for the animals to return to Wisconsin. The previous requirements for quarantine and additional TB testing are no longer in effect.

Wisconsin is TB Accredited Free and Brucellosis Class Free. ​