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Feeder/Slaughter Bison- Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

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

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. A statement written on the CVI stating: “These bison do not originate from the DSA.”
  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.
    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.
    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.

Feeder/Slaughter Bison - Designated Surveillance Area (DSA)

Steers and Spayed Heifers

  1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado.
    1. Official Identification does not need to be individually listed on the CVI for steers and spayed heifers, UNLESS they are used for rodeo or exhibition.
    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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bison must meet the state of origin’s DSA export requirements.  

 

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. 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.
  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 updated 11/04/24