Dairy Cattle

All Dairy Cattle Entering Arizona Need:

• Entry Permit Number issued by calling 602-542-4293 or emailing [email protected]  
• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by a Category II Accredited Veterinarian
• All Official IDs must be listed on CVI or as an attachment Official Identification
  • Dairy Breed Steers: Federal Ear Tag at any age born after March 15, 2013 
  • Cows/Heifers: Orange Bangs Tag or Federal Ear Tag if older than 18 months 
  • Bulls: Federal Ear Tag if 12 months and older OR 18 months if consigned to a feedlot for slaughter. 
  • Exhibition Cattle of any age, MUST have official identification.
• Tuberculosis testing is required for all intact dairy cattle 4 months of age or older.
• Brucellosis vaccination is required for all intact female dairy cattle; female cattle must be Official Calfhood Vaccinates and the tattoo must be legible.
• Trichomonas testing required within 30 days prior to entry for all bulls 12 months of age or older that are not consigned directly to a dairy.