MOVEMENT AND IDENTIFICATION

In response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Dairy Cattle, and under the authority granted to the Kentucky State Veterinarian pursuant to 302 KAR 20:040 sec. 1(4) to impose additional requirements for the entry of livestock to prevent the introduction or spread of disease, the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian requires that all lactating dairy cattle being exhibited must have a negative HPAI test result, performed by an accredited veterinarian and submitted to a NAHLN lab, within seven days of arrival at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). These results must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  

In addition, any dairy cattle arriving from an affected HPAI state will require a permit from the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian. A current list of the affected states and a link to the permitting process, is available on the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian website at https://www.kyagr.com /statevet/.

To find this year's NAILE Animal health information, please view in the right hand side's "Forms and Documents." 

OUT OF STATE EXHIBITORS

All Swine coming from out of state, including those for exhibition purposes, must have a unique permit number to be entered on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Import Permits can be obtained by calling the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian at (502) 573-0282. 

All Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, and Goats entering Kentucky from Michigan must call for a unique permit number and additional requirements. 

All Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, and Goats entering Kentucky for exhibition must have USDA Official Identification and be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry. 

KENTUCKY ANIMALS

All Kentucky Origin Swine shall be individually identified with USDA Official Identification on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. 

All Kentucky origin cattle, sheep, and goats for exhibition shall be individually identified with USDA Official Identification on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection written within the current calendar year--January 1 through December 31, [current year]. 

TO ALL EXHIBITORS

Livestock exhibiting signs of any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease, such as, but not limited to, warts, ringworm, pinkeye, or foot rot ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for exhibition and will be refused entry.

ANIMAL DISEASE TRACEABILITY

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is cooperating with USDA on improving the traceability of US livestock moving interstate when animal disease events take place.  Currently, all livestock 18 months or older sold at a Kentucky approved livestock market must be identified to the farm of origin.

Under the proposed rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper statements or brand certificates.  The proposed rule encourages the use of low-cost technology and specifies approved forms of official identification for each species, such as metal ear tags for cattle.  However, recognizing the importance and prevalence of other identifications in certain regions, shipping and receiving states or tribes are permitted to agree upon alternative forms of identification, such as brands or tattoos.

FOR ALL EXHIBITORS IN KENTUCKY: Please note that 302 KAR 20:065, Section 2 (3) (c) states that 'Cattle or other bovine species infected with warts, ringworm, or any other communicable disease shall not be eligible for exhibition'.

ANIMAL IMPORT REQUIREMENTS (COMING INTO KENTUCKY)

302 KAR 20:040. Entry into Kentucky.

Please refer to the right side of this page for the 'I Want To Move Into KY' block.  Choose your species/purpose of entry for simplified requirements for entry into the State of Kentucky.  If you are traveling through Kentucky with no planned stops, we will accept your destination state's entry requirements.

 

ANIMAL EXPORT REQUIREMENTS (LEAVING KENTUCKY)

Please visit the USDA website to acquire more information about each state's animal transport regulations as well as international animal transport regulations.  For interstate animal movement requirements to several states, please visit www.InterstateLivestock.com.

SMALL ANIMAL CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION--NO LONGER AVAILABLE--AUGUST 1, 2020

The Office of State Veterinarian will no longer issue small animal certificates of veterinary inspection. The USDA APHIS Form 7001 is available as a fillable PDF form at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/APHIS7001.pdf. Note: Many states are no longer accepting the USDA APHIS form 7001 for interstate travel of small animals as it is easily downloadable off the internet and does not contain a unique, traceable identifying number. Because of some fraudulent use, the form has come under scrutiny and is being denied by a growing number of states. Accredited veterinarians are encouraged to check with the destination state to determine what forms are accepted. As an alternative to the APHIS Form 7001, accredited practitioners can use an electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection available through a number of providers. Currently, the following eCVI providers are available for Kentucky veterinarians:

HOW TO OBTAIN AN IMPORT PERMIT?

Accredited veterinarians can use either option 1 or 2 for livestock Import Permits.

1.   Veterinarians can use the Online Permitting System to obtain an Import Permit.

2.   Import Permits can also be obtained by calling the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian at (502) 573-0282.  Be advised that cervid permits may require additional processing time and information.

3.   Some exotic animals may also require a Kentucky Fish & Wildlife transportation permit.  Please contact the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources at (800) 858-1549.  Click here for a list of PROHIBITED SPECIES or to be directed to the KDFW website.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION

The following types of Official ID are accepted in Kentucky:

For a detailed list of criteria and options for Official ID that follow the national framework of Animal Disease Traceability, click here.

INTRASTATE EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS (MOVEMENT FOR SHOW WITHIN KENTUCKY)

302 KAR 20:065. Sale and exhibition of Kentucky origin animals in Kentucky.

For animals that are traveling within the State of Kentucky for exhibition, they should have an Official ID listed on a current calendar year Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  If you plan to attend multiple shows throughout the year, a generic destination of 'Kentucky Shows & Fairs' is acceptable for Kentucky origin animals, and those CVIs will remain valid until December 31st of the current year, with the exception of Equine (see below).  However, CVIs written with a specific destination listed or for a change of ownership are only valid for 30 days and will be void upon arrival at that destination.  A CVI written for exhibition purposes shall be void upon change of ownership of the listed animal(s).

Equine CVIs are valid until the Coggins test has expired or one year from the last test date (i.e. If your Coggins test was on March 1st this year, and your CVI was written on April 10th this year, your Coggins and CVI will both expire on March 1st next year.  However, if your Coggins test was completed after your CVI was written, your CVI will expire one year from the date it was signed by an accredited veterinarian.).

Please contact your exhibitor directly for additional requirements.  Many shows require testing for your animals or require a specific form of identification.

If you have questions about movement for other purposes within the Commonwealth, please call our office at (502) 573-0282.

KENTUCKY REGISTERED BRAND PROGRAM

While the State of Kentucky does not recognize a brand as an official ID, the Department of Agriculture provides a statewide registry of brands that is published in accordance with state law, KRS Chapter 253.  All registered brands with the Department will take precedence over similar, but unregistered, brands where questions of ownership occur.  An owner whose brand does not appear in the state registry shall produce evidence to establish his/her title to the property in the event of disagreement.  Brands, under Kentucky law, may now assume personal property status.  Agriculture is Kentucky's number one industry.  Because livestock is a vital component of Kentucky's agriculture, it is imperative that measures, such as branding and animal identification, be taken to safeguard against livestock theft, loss, or dispute.

To register your brand, please submit a notarized Brand Application along with a ten-dollar ($10.00) check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.  At the time of submittal, your brand is registered with our office for five (5) years.  Prior to the brand's expiry, the Department will notify you with the proper renewal forms.  To continue your registration for the ensuing five (5) year period, complete and return the renewal paperwork and submit a re-registration fee of five dollars ($5.00).

ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION

Our office is motivated to offer four electronic Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection (CVI) services to Kentucky Accredited Veterinarians.  All electronic CVI options can be signed and submitted electronically, eliminating the need to mail a paper copy of completed electronic CVIs.  The needs of your clients and capabilities of your clinic will help you decide which electronic CVI is the best fit for you.

VET CVI

VET CVI is a new electronic CVI that is free of charge and can be used for both large and small animal CVIs. The VET CVI app can be downloaded on your phone for both IOS and Android or can be accessed through the Windows app store to be downloaded on your computer. It is an easy-to-use option for all Kentucky Licensed Veterinarians.

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Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS)

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GlobalVetLINK (GVL)

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VetSentry

VetSentry's electronic CVI is an online, fee-based service that requires access to the internet to create, manage, and submit CVIs.

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