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Breeding Bison- Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

For breeding bison originating from the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), please see the DSA requirements below.

  1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado.
    1. UNLESS shipping directly from the ranch of origin to an approved livestock market or shipping directly to a federally inspected slaughter facility.
    2. Official Identification must be individually listed if required in paragraph 2.
    3. A statement written on the CVI stating: “These bison do not originate from the DSA.”
  2. USDA Official Identification required (840 RFID tags, Silver “brite” tags (placed prior to 11/05/2024), or orange Brucellosis (OCV) metal ear tags (placed prior to 11/05/2024)).
    1. All bison 18 months of age or older.
    2. All show or exhibition bison regardless of age.

Breeding Bison - Designated Surveillance Area (DSA)

  1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado.
    1. Official Identification must be individually listed on the CVI.
    2. A statement written on the CVI: “These bison have met the export requirements to move out of the DSA.”
  2. Permit is required prior to entry by calling (303) 869-9130 or by using the Online Permitting System (OPS).
  3. USDA Official Identification required (840 RFID tags, Silver “brite” tags (placed prior to 11/05/2024), or orange Brucellosis (OCV) metal ear tags (placed prior to 11/05/2024)).
  4. Bison must meet the state of origin’s DSA export requirements.  

last update 11/04/24