Check With the Receiving State

Various states are modifying their entry requirements for New Mexico cattle in response to our recent status change. As we are notified by any given state of requirements specific to us, we are updating the list below. Of course you should always check with your state of destination before shipping to be be sure you have the latest and best information. We have compiled contact information on all 50 states to assist you in that.

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Some States with New Mexico-Specific Rules

Again, always check with the receiving state for the latest information, but here are some states that have contacted us with revised entry requirements. Click the state name and those requirements will appear in the space below.

Arizona (602) 542-4293    Website
Colorado (303) 239-4159Website
California (916) 654-1447Website
Kansas (785) 296-2328Website
Nebraska (402) 471-2351Website
North Dakota (701) 328-2655Website
Oklahoma (405) 522-6141Website
South Dakota (605) 773-3321Website
Texas (512) 719-0777Website

South Dakota - (605) 773-3321

  1. All livestock entering South Dakota require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), official individual identification and an import entry permit.
  2. All dairy breed cattle other than steers and spayed heifers must be negative to an official test Tuberculosis within 60 days prior to entering South Dakota.
  3. Suckling calves traveling with their dam do not need a negative TB test or identification. They can travel on the cow's negative test.
  4. All animals for breeding, show, or rodeo, over six months of age must be negative to an official tuberculin test conducted within 60 days prior to the date of movement.
  5. Feeder Cattle: Official identification (metal ear tag #s), regardless of age, must be listed on the health certificate. All feeder cattle, male and female, regardless of age, from New Mexico must have individual official ID (ear tag #s) listed on health certificate.