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Import Regulations: Cattle/Bison

Feeder cattle transported into TN or through TN - None

Feeder cattle transported to Approved LS market - None

Out of state cattle to show / exhibition / TN farm - CVI, ID

Out of state breeding bulls - CVI, ID, Trich Test / Trich Statement

Abbreviations:

  • CVI - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Valid for 30 days)
  • ID - Official Identification such as RFID tag, 12 digit metal tag
  • LS - Livestock
  • BR - Brucellosis (no testing from BR-free states)
  • TB - Tuberculosis (no testing from TB-free states)
  • Trich - Trichomoniasis

Check Orders of the State Veterinarian for Additional Requirements.