To help protect Nebraska’s dairy herd, NDA has implemented an importation order that will require all breeding female dairy cattle entering Nebraska to obtain an NDA permit prior to entry. The importation order will be in effect until February 28, 2026 and will be re-evaluated on a quarterly basis.

To obtain a permit, producers should contact NDA at 402-471-2351.

There have been no reported cases of HPAI in Nebraska dairy cattle or other livestock.

More information about this Order can be found here.

For all Arizona origin livestock and horses- Vesicular Stomatitis Statement: The animals represented on this CVI have not originated from a premises or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis or a premises on which vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed in the last thirty (30) days. I have examined the animals and found no signs for vesicular stomatitis. 

Pre-Entry Import Permit Number Required- unless using an approved eCVI

For exhibition purposes, all animals imported into NE shall be examined for vesicular stomatitis by an accredited veterinarian within forty-eight (48) hour of importation into NE and so stated on the CVI.

Due to the EHM incident, Nebraska is currently NOT accepting EECVIs.

For All Michigan Cattle: Tuberculosis testing requirements for those cattle moving from the Tuberculosis modified accredited zone (currently Alcona, Alepna, Montmorency, and Oscoda counties)

1. Cattle under 2 months of age must be quarantined upon arrival in Nebraska and tested for tuberculosis within 60 days after reaching 2 months of age.
2. All sexually intact cattle 2 months of age or older must be tested negative for tuberculosis within 60 days of entry. Test date and result must be recorded on the CVI or accompany the CVI. If cattle originate from an accredited tuberculosis free herd and were included in a whole herd within 12 months prior to entry, the verified accredited tuberculosis free herd number and date of last test must be recorded on the CVI or accompany the CVI. 

What are the rules to move animals into Nebraska?

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If your state/country is not listed, please call your local USDA Area Office.

If your movement requires a pre-entry import permit, please see the following:

Obtaining an Entry Permit

• Livestock entry permits can be obtained by calling the Nebraska State Veterinarian's Office at 402-471-2351.

The Nebraska State Veterinarian's Office business hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

If Moving Livestock to Another State, Know the Regulations for the Destination State
If moving livestock to another state, please call ahead and know the regulations for the destination state. Check the USDA website for additional information and international animal transport regulations or you can access the Interstate Livestock website.

Animal Import Links

• Nebraska Permitting System Registration Form
• Interstate Livestock
• NDA Animal Imports

Event Requirements

• Health Requirements for Animals Exhibited at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair

Nebraska County Fairs

Contact Us
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Animal & Plant Health Protection
PO Box 94787
Lincoln, NE 68509
 
402-471-2351