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Colorado Wild Horse Management Support

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Bringing Livestock or Small Animals (cats, dogs, etc.) into Colorado

If you're planning to bring your pets or livestock into the state, it's crucial to understand the regulations that apply to different species. Whether you're looking to import cats, dogs, and other small animals or livestock, such as cattle and sheep, for agricultural purposes, there are specific guidelines. For specific guidance, please select the type of animal you want to bring into Colorado from the dropdown menus below.

What are the rules for bringing animals into Colorado?

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Please call your local USDA Area Office if your country is not listed.

I live in Colorado. What are the rules for moving animals within Colorado?

To obtain an import permit, use the Online Permitting System website or call 303.869.9130 during business hours.

View the list of Colorado-Approved Feedlots.

Cooperating Agencies & Organizations

InterstateLivestock.com

Centers for Disease Control

Colorado Wool Growers Association: Colorado Sheep & Wool Authority

USDA Animal Disease Traceability

USDA Veterinary Services

Colorado Bird Health

Colorado Department of Public Health

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Colorado State University Extension

Find Law Enforcement

Forms

Approved Feedlot or Tagging Site Application

Please call our office at 303-869-9130 and ask to speak to a staff veterinarian to complete this form.

Aquaculture

Colorado Aquaculture Permit Application

B. Ovis-Free Flock Application

B ovis Free Flock Application.pdf

Commuter Permits

CO to KS Commuter App

CO to NE Commuter App

CO to NM Commuter App

CO to NM (Sheep) Commuter App

CO to UT Commuter App

CO to WY Commuter App

CORA Request

CORA Request Form

Dangerous Dogs

Please visit the Dangerous Dog Registration page at the Bureau of Animal Protection.

Elk Movement

Elk Importation Packet

Elk Movement Request

Reportable Diseases

Reportable Diseases home page

Reportable Disease report form (Online Submission Form)

Canine Brucellosis (Online Submission Form)

Equine Neurological Disease (Online Submission Form)

FAQs

Animals (pets) coming to Colorado (international)

Animals leaving Colorado

Livestock going to another state Interstate Livestock.com
USDA Website for international animal import regulations
Destination State Veterinarians Contact list

Current equine disease outbreaks in the U.S.

Equine Disease Communication Center

Dangerous dog registration

Please visit the Dangerous Dog Registration page at the Bureau of Animal Protection.

Biosecurity and Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows

Information on keeping your animals and others healthy while traveling and showing.

Importing elk

Elk Importation Packet

Livestock Market Documents

The report is fillable and can be downloaded, completed and emailed to animalhealth@state.co.us upon completion. Feel free to save the fillable pdf to your desktop for quick and easy use.

Livestock Market Book

Predator and rodent control

Rodent & Predator Control page

Do I need a premises or location ID

Yes if you are associated with animal agriculture in any way whether it be commercial production or exhibition. This even includes 4-H members since county fairs, Colorado State Fair and other exhibitions (both in state and out of state) require it as part of the enrollment process.
Click here to learn more and find out how to obtain your premises number.

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