Beef Cattle
All Beef 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.
- All Rodeo and Exhibition Cattle of any age, MUST have official identification.
- Tuberculosis testing is NOT required unless the state status is less than Accredited Free
- Brucellosis testing is NOT required unless animals originate from the DSA (MT, ID, WY)
- Trichomonas testing required for all bulls 12 months of age or older, within 30 days prior to entry.
For More Information
Call (602) 542-4293 from 8AM to 5PM Arizona time Monday through Friday.