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Yak from Canada

  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 listed individually on the CVI.
  2. Permit required prior to entry by calling (303) 869-9130 or 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 identification of each animal.
  5. USDA Requirements: yak must meet USDA import requirements prior to import into the US.

Last Updated 5/24/24