Federal order issued regarding dairy cattle requirement


If you still have questions about animal movement after reading all of the below information, please "Call Before You Haul"--502-573-0282 (Office of State Veterinarian)






All Dairy Cattle from Affected States (FO + Kentucky)


Clinical Signs of HPAI in Dairy Cattle:


Livestock Market Owners/Operators: Federal Order issued on Monday, April 29, 2024

Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle


Dairy Cattle coming from an affected state (California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming must obtain an OSV issued permit prior to movement into Kentucky and permit number stated on the Interstate CVI.

All cattle on the CVI must have individual official identification.

A copy of the CVI must be retained by the livestock market.

All dairy cattle at a livestock market regardless of age or sex must be officially identified prior to leaving the livestock market unless they are going to be slaughtered within 72 hours after leaving the market (they can be moved interstate on a CVI with the backtag listed as official ID for slaughter within 72 hours after leaving the livestock market).


All Dairy Cattle from Affected States (FO + Kentucky)

Clinical Signs of HPAI in Dairy Cattle: If Dairy cattle are exhibiting these signs/history, it is recommended that they are not unloaded or be offered for sale.  If dairy cattle are brought to livestock market from out of state without a CVI/Testing, if required, then the cattle should not be accepted for that sale.


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The Office of the State Veterinarian is committed to protecting the health and well-being of Kentucky’s livestock and poultry. Through disease monitoring, prevention programs, and rapid response efforts, we work to safeguard animal populations, support producers, and maintain public confidence in the state’s agricultural industry. Click here to read more on our efforts.

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