Water Buffalo from Canada

Water Buffalo Breeder from Canada

Bulls, Cows, and Heifers

1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) (Health Certificate) issued by a CFIA-accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado. 
   1. Official Identification must be individually listed on the CVI.
2. Permit required prior to entry by calling (303) 869-9130 or by using the Online Permitting System (OPS).
3. Official Canadian RFID ear tag required.
   1. Two official ear tags, (one RFID tag and the other a visual-only tag with the same official animal number) are required.
4. Permanent brand with a "CAN" high on the right hip. The brand may be either a freeze brand or a hot brand.
   1. Alternatively, a tattoo bearing the letters “CAN” applied to the inside of the left ear is also acceptable.
   2. Exemption: 
      1. If the animals are not branded or tattooed, two official ear tags, (one RFID or UHF tag and the other a visual-only tag with the animal number clearly readable) are required. Both numbers must be listed on the health certificate for correct ID of each animal. 
5. Negative Tuberculosis Test required for water buffalo 6 months of age or older within 60 days prior to entry into Colorado.
   1. Tuberculosis test exemption
      1. Water buffalo consigned to an approved market: 
         1. Must be tested prior to release, or 
         2. Sold directly to slaughter, or 
         3. Sold to an Approved Feedlot.
6. USDA Requirements: water buffalo must meet USDA import requirements prior to import into the US.

Water Buffalo Feeder/Slaughter from Canada

Steers and Spayed Heifers

1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)(Health Certificate) issued by a CFIA-accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado. 
   1. Official Identification must be individually listed on the CVI for all steers and spayed heifers.
2. Permit required prior to entry by calling (303) 869-9130 or by using the Online Permitting System (OPS).
3. Official Canadian RFID ear tag required.
   1. Two official ear tags, (one RFID tag and the other a visual-only tag with the same official animal number) are required.
4. Permanent brand with a "CAN" high on the right hip. The brand may be either a freeze brand or a hot brand.
   1. Alternatively, a tattoo bearing the letters “CAN” applied to the inside of the left ear is also acceptable.
   2. Exemption: 
      1. If the animals are not branded or tattooed, two official ear tags, (one RFID or UHF tag and the other a visual-only tag with the animal number clearly readable) are required. Both numbers must be listed on the health certificate for correct ID of each animal. 
5. USDA Requirements: water buffalo must meet USDA import requirements prior to import into the US.

Bulls, Cows, and Heifers

1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) (Health Certificate) issued by a CFIA-accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Colorado. 
   1. Official Identification must be individually listed on the CVI.
2. Permit required prior to entry by calling (303) 869-9130 or by using the Online Permitting System (OPS).
3. Official Canadian RFID ear tag required.
   1. Two official ear tags, (one RFID tag and the other a visual-only tag with the same official animal number) are required.
4. Permanent brand with a "CAN" high on the right hip. The brand may be either a freeze brand or a hot brand.
   1. Alternatively, a tattoo bearing the letters “CAN” applied to the inside of the left ear is also acceptable.
   2. Exemption: 
      1. If the animals are not branded or tattooed, two official ear tags, (one RFID or UHF tag and the other a visual-only tag with the animal number clearly readable) are required. Both numbers must be listed on the health certificate for correct ID of each animal. 
5. USDA Requirements: water buffalo must meet USDA import requirements prior to import into the US.

Last Updated: 5/21/24