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.