ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT CATTLE OUT OF STATE?
Yes. If you are buying or selling cattle for out-of-state movement, they will need a Health Certificate which your (or the seller’s) Veterinarian will furnish. Out-of-state shipments require a current negative TB test for cattle in some states–your Vet will have the latest information. Also, heifers need to be vaccinated against Brucellosis (Bang’s) and your Vet will do this and provide written documentation that this has been done along with the usual health certificate. Breeding age cows and bulls should be vaccinated against bovine venereal diseases as well as other disease possibilities for your locale.
Yes. If you are buying or selling cattle for out-of-state movement, they will need a Health Certificate which your (or the seller’s) Veterinarian will furnish. Out-of-state shipments require a current negative TB test for cattle in some states–your Vet will have the latest information. Also, heifers need to be vaccinated against Brucellosis (Bang’s) and your Vet will do this and provide written documentation that this has been done along with the usual health certificate. Breeding age cows and bulls should be vaccinated against bovine venereal diseases as well as other disease possibilities for your locale. In 2010 Bulls being sold in Texas must be tested for Trichomoniasis and/or vaccinated by one’s Vet (unless they are “certified” as virgin bulls.
