Feeder/Slaughter Bison

Bison Steers and Spayed Heifers

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. USDA Official Identification (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. Not required for steers and spayed heifers UNLESS traveling for show or exhibition.
   2. Required for all steers and spayed heifers traveling for show or exhibition regardless of age.

Bison Bulls, Cows, and Heifers

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.
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.
   3. Exemption:
      1. Bison being imported into an Approved Tagging Site.
      2. Bison shipped directly to a federally inspected slaughter facility and processed within three days of arrival.

Last updated: 11/04/24