Import Rules
Sheep & Goats
Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs)
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for an animal intended for importation into Wyoming is valid only when:
- It is issued by an Accredited Veterinarian who has personally performed a visual inspection of the animal.
- It is complete and legible.
- All required identification, testing, treatments, vaccinations, and declarations have been completed.
CVIs are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified by order of the Wyoming State Veterinarian.
CVIs for animals imported into Wyoming must be received by the Wyoming Livestock Board within 14 days of issuance.
A CVI is not required when:
- Moving directly to an Approved Livestock Market or Recognized Slaughter Establishment for immediate slaughter.
- Moving directly to a Wyoming licensed veterinarian for treatment, diagnosis, or testing and then directly back to the premises of origin.
- Returning to Wyoming under an approved Commuter Permit or Adjacent State Contiguous Property Movement Permit.
- Wyoming-origin animals returning directly from an out-of-state veterinarian.
- Equine traveling under a valid Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI).
The Wyoming Livestock Board accepts electronic CVIs submitted through USAHA-approved vendors.
Official Identification
When official identification is required, the identification number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
If cattle, bison, or yak are moving directly to an Approved Tagging Site before importation, the following statement must appear on the CVI:
“Bovinae in this shipment are moving to an Approved Tagging Site.”
The following import requirements apply to sheep and goats entering Wyoming.