PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements governing the admission of livestock, poultry, and exotic animals into Missouri.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The term Certificate of Veterinary Inspection means a legible record made on an official form of the state of origin, issued by an accredited licensed veterinarian. The official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall state that the animal(s) are free of visible signs of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease and describe the animal(s) by species, breed, sex, and age. All animals will be individually identified as defined by Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and listed as well as all data for required tests and vaccinations, including date, results, and the name of the laboratory on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
2. (2) Entry Permits. Entry permit numbers may be obtained by contacting the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, (573) 751-4359. It is specifically noted within these rules when an entry permit is required. Permits and information regarding Missouri’s import requirements may be obtained at this telephone number from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time (CT)), Monday through Friday.
3. (3) Relation to Federal Requirements. All animals entering Missouri must be in compliance with the Missouri requirements contained in this rule, in addition to federal regulations.

4. (4) Cattle (beef and dairy), Bison, and Exotic Bovids. All cattle, bison, or exotic bovids exchanged, bartered, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri must meet the following requirements:

   1. (A) Baby Calves—calves under two (2) months of age not accompanied by their dam may be imported by resident buyers, directly 2 CSR 30-2

to a Missouri farm, or move directly from farm of origin to a market and must meet the following requirements:

1. 1. Entry permit must be obtained on all

shipments of calves under two (2) months of age. All calves under two (2) months of age will be quarantined to the receiving farm for sixty (60) days; and

1. 2. All calves under two (2) months of

age must be individually identified by an official eartag as defined by Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or registration tattoo or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions;

1. (B) Brucellosis Requirements—All States—

   1. 1. A negative brucellosis test shall con-

sist of one (1) of the following tests: Brucella Buffered Antigen (BBA) Card Test, Buffered Acidified Plate Antigen Presumptive Test, or other official tests approved by the state veterinarian. All tests, regardless of method, must be confirmed at a stateor federally-approved laboratory. Any discrepancies in test results must be reported to the state veterinarian’s office;

1. 2. Test-eligible animals include all sexu-

ally intact animals eighteen (18) months of age and over;

1. 3. All test-eligible animals must be indi-

vidually identified by an official eartag as defined by Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402- 0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, registration tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions;

1. 4. The state veterinarian may designate

high incidence areas within certain states that must meet additional import restrictions and retest requirements; and

1. 5. Classification of states. Animals that

originate directly from officially classified states must meet the requirements that follow:

1. A. Class free states—

   1. (I) Farm-of-origin animals may

move to approved livestock markets and slaughter establishments accompanied by a waybill, bill of lading, or owner/shipper statement showing origin and destination;

1. (II) Other animal movements must

be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identification on all animals that are test-eligible; and

1. (III) No brucellosis test or entry

permit is required;

1. B. Class A states—

   1. (I) All animals must be accompa-

nied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing individual identification on all animals that are test-eligible. A negative brucellosis test within thirty (30) days prior to shipment is required on all test-eligible animals. Farm-of-origin animals may move to an approved market or slaughter establishment accompanied by a waybill, bill of lading, or owner/shipper statement showing origin and destination;

1. (II) Animals from certified brucel-

losis-free herds may enter on herd status without additional testing, provided the certified herd number and current test date is shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;

1. (III) Rodeo bulls must have a nega-

tive brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to entering the state; and

1. (IV) No entry permit is required;

2. (C) Tuberculosis.

   1. 1. All test-eligible animals (those ani-

mals over two (2) months of age) must be officially individually identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. 2. Beef cattle.

   1. A. All classes of beef cattle (including

exotic bovids and bison) two (2) months of age and older, both breeding and feeding, entering Missouri from a state having a tuberculosis-free status may enter without additional testing requirements or entry permit.

1. B. All classes of beef cattle (including

exotic bovids and bison) two (2) months of age and older, both breeding and feeding, entering Missouri from a state having a tuberculosis status less than free must meet the following requirements:

1. (I) Must obtain an entry permit;
2. (II) Must have a negative tubercu-

losis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

1. (III) Move from an accredited

tuberculosis-free herd (herd number and current herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or

1. (IV) Move directly from a herd of

origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

1. 3. Dairy cattle.

   1. A. All classes of dairy cattle two (2)

months of age and older, both breeding and feeding, entering Missouri must meet the following requirements:

1. (I) Must obtain an entry permit;
2. (II) Must have a negative tubercu-

losis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

1. (III) Move from an accredited

tuberculosis-free herd (herd number and current herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or

1. (IV) Move directly from a herd of

origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

1. 4. Importation of steers and spayed

heifers from Mexico.

1. A. Steers and spayed heifers from

Mexican states that have been determined by the state veterinarian of Missouri, based on the recommendation of the Bi-National Committee, to have fully implemented the Control/Preparatory Phase of the Mexican Tuberculosis Eradication Program may enter Missouri provided they have been tested negative for tuberculosis in accordance with the Norma Official Mexicana (NOM) within sixty (60) days prior to entry into the United States and obtain an entry permit prior to entering Missouri.

1. B. Steers and spayed heifers from

Mexican states that have been determined by the state veterinarian of Missouri, based on the recommendation of the Bi-National Committee to have fully implemented the Eradication Phase of the Mexican Tuberculosis Eradication Program, may enter Missouri provided they have been tested negative for tuberculosis in accordance with the Norma Official Mexicana (NOM) within sixty (60) days prior to entry into the United States. Steers and spayed heifers from these same Mexican states that originate from herds equal to U.S. Accredited TB-Free herds may enter Missouri without testing provided they are moved directly from the herd of origin across the border as a single group and not commingled with other cattle prior to arriving at the border and obtain an entry permit prior to entering Missouri.

1. C. Steers and spayed heifers from

Mexican states that have been determined by the state veterinarian of Missouri, based on the recommendation of the Bi-National Committee, to have achieved accredited-free status may enter Missouri without testing provided they are moved as a single group and not commingled with cattle of a different status prior to arriving to the border and obtain an entry permit prior to entering Missouri.

1. D. Holstein and Holstein-cross steers

and spayed heifers from Mexico are prohibited from entering Missouri regardless of test history.

1. 5. All rodeo stock, over eighteen (18)

months of age, must be tested negative for tuberculosis within sixty (60) days and obtain an entry permit prior to entering Missouri. No sexually intact rodeo stock from Mexico will be permitted into Missouri without a current tuberculosis test.

1. 6. The state veterinarian may designate

high incidence areas within certain states that must meet additional import restrictions and retest requirements; and

1. (D) Trichomoniasis Requirements.

   1. 1. All breeding bulls (excluding exotic

bovids) entering the state shall be—

1. A. Virgin bulls not more than twenty-

four (24) months of age as determined by the presence of both permanent central incisor teeth in wear or by breed registry papers; or

1. B. Be tested negative for Trichomoni-

asis with an official culture test or official Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test by an approved diagnostic laboratory within thirty (30) days prior to entry into the state.

1. (I) Bulls shall be tested three (3)

times not less than one (1) week apart by an official culture test or one (1) time by official PCR test prior to entering Missouri.

1. (II) Bulls shall be identified by offi-

cial identification at the time the initial test sample is collected.

1. (III) Bulls that have had contact

with female cattle subsequent to testing must be retested prior to entry.

1. 2. If the breeding bulls are virgin bulls,

less than twenty-four (24) months of age, they shall be—

1. A. Individually identified by official

identification;

1. B. Be accompanied with a breeder’s

certification of virgin status signed by the breeder or his representative attesting that they are virgin bulls; and

1. C. The official identification number

shall be written on the breeder’s certificate.

1. 3. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

listing official identification and test performed, date of test, results, and laboratory, if testing is required.

1. 4. Any bull which has ever tested posi-

tive for Trichomoniasis will not be allowed to enter Missouri.

1. 5. Bulls going directly to slaughter are

exempt from Trichomoniasis testing.

1. (5) Swine.

   1. (A) Swine are classified as the following:

      1. 1. Commercial swine—swine that are

continuously managed and have adequate facilities and practices to prevent exposures to feral swine;

1. 2. Feral swine—any swine that are free

roaming or Russian and Eurasian that are confined. This also includes javelinas and peccaries; and

1. 3. Transitional swine—swine raised on

dirt or that have reasonable opportunities to be exposed to feral swine.

1. (B) An entry permit and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required on all classes of swine entering Missouri, except farmof-origin swine consigned directly to an approved market or slaughter establishment.

2. (C) All commercial or transitional swine, individual and/or moving in a production system, entering Missouri, except farm-of-origin swine consigned to an approved market or slaughter establishment, must meet the following requirements:

   1. 1. Must be veterinarian inspected, indi-

vidually identified by an official eartag or group/lot identification number (GIN) as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402- 0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, ear notch, tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions;

1. 2. Originate from a validated swine bru-

cellosis-free state or from a validated brucellosis-free herd (herd numbers and current herd test dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); and

1. 3. Originate from a pseudorabies stage

V state or from a qualified negative pseudorabies herd (herd numbers and current herd test dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection).

1. (D) All feral swine (including Eurasian and Russian swine) entering Missouri must—

   1. 1. Obtain an entry permit;
   2. 2. Be officially identified;
   3. 3. Be listed individually on a Certificate

of Veterinary Inspection, in addition to age, gender, and permit number of feral swine facility of destination;

1. 4. Must be from a validated and quali-

fied herd; last test date and herd numbers must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

1. 5. Have two (2) negative tests sixty (60)

days apart for brucellosis and pseudorabies within thirty to sixty (30–60) days prior to movement. The laboratory and test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. 6. Feral swine moving directly from the

farm-of-origin to an approved processing facility or to an approved slaughter-only facility will be exempt from any required testing.

1. (E) Transitional swine may move to a licensed livestock market/sale or to slaughter.

   1. 1. Feeder pigs from transitional swine

herds may move from farm-of-origin to a market to be inspected and individually officially identified and then moved from the market under quarantine to be finished for slaughter.

1. 2. All other transitional swine must

move from market directly to slaughter.

1. (6) Equidae. This includes exotic equine, donkeys, asses, burros, and zebras.

   1. (A) All equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) bartered, donated, exchanged, gifted, leased, relinquished, sold, or otherwise involved in a change of ownership entering Missouri must be accompanied by—

      1. 1. A negative Equine Infectious Anemia

2. (EIA) test within twelve (12) months prior to entry and documented on a VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart showing the graphic description of all markings or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart needed for permanent identification.

   1. A. For change of ownership (includ-

ing leasing or gifting) an original VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart is required.

1. B. No equidae will be sold EIA test

pending through private treaty; and

1. 2. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

is required showing identification (registered legible tattoo, registered brand, microchip, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian) and description of each equidae listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or photograph of each equidae imprinted on the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. (B) For purpose of travel or exhibition, a certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted.

   1. 1. A certified photocopy is one (1)

obtained from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory bearing seal or signature in the lower right-hand corner along with the date of certification in some ink color other than black.

1. 2. A certified facsimile may be obtained

only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility 2 CSR 30-2

clearly across the top of the page. It must also bear the date of the facsimile either along the top or in the lower right-hand corner.

1. (C) For purpose of travel or exhibition, Missouri will accept six (6)-month passports from states with which there is a reciprocal agreement. These passports must meet the following criteria:

   1. 1. Proof of a negative EIA test within

thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport;

1. 2. Permanent identification for each

horse by means of registered brand, legible tattoo, imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, or electronic identification (microchip); to be recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10- 11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart with other identifying characteristics;

1. 3. Inspection by an accredited veterinar-

ian; and

1. 4. In the event of confirmed vesicular

stomatitis in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use of the six (6)- month passport will be suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.

1. (D) Equidae entering Missouri moving directly from a farm-of-origin (defined as maintained on premises for at least one hundred twenty (120) days) to a licensed Missouri livestock market/sale may be accompanied by a waybill or owner/shipper statement showing origin and destination, in lieu of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
2. (E) Alteration or substitution of any information on the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, including certified photocopy and certified facsimile, or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.
3. (F) Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis

1. (VEE) vaccination is required three (3) weeks prior to entry on equidae originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months. An entry permit is also required on equine from those states.

   1. (G) Equidae positive for brucellosis may not enter Missouri.

2. (7) Sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope).

   1. (A) All sheep, including exotic sheep and antelope, regardless of age or gender, bartered, exchanged, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri must be free of symptoms of infectious or contagious diseases.
   2. (B) All sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512- 1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or any other means of identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock-of-origin and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
   3. (C) Flock-of-origin sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) consigned directly to a licensed Missouri market/sale or a slaughter establishment must have individual official scrapie identification identifying them to the flock-of-origin but will not be required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
   4. (D) Scrapie-positive, suspects, or high-risk animals may enter Missouri for immediate slaughter only and with specific approval from the state veterinarian.
   5. (E) Sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) from a scabies-quarantined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to entering Missouri.
   6. (F) No tests or permit is required on sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) entering Missouri.

3. (8) Goats (including exotic goats).

   1. (A) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, bartered, exchanged, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri must be free of symptoms of infectious or contagious diseases.
   2. (B) All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or gender, must be individually identified by official scrapie identification as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or any other means of identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd-of-origin and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
   3. (C) Herd-of-origin goats (including exotic goats) consigned directly to a licensed Missouri market/sale or slaughter establishment must be individually identified by official scrapie identification identifying them to the herd-of-origin but will not be required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
   4. (D) Scrapie-positive, suspects, or high-risk animals may enter Missouri for immediate slaughter only and with specific approval from the state veterinarian.
   5. (E) No tests or permit is required on goats (including exotic goats) entering Missouri.

4. (9) Poultry and Waterfowl.

   1. (A) Live poultry (except those consigned directly to slaughter) shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or a VS Form 9-3 (see 2 CSR 30-2.040). If a VS Form 9-3 is used, a signed and dated owner/shipper statement must be included stating that, to his/her best knowledge, the birds are healthy. Poultry known to be infected with pullorum or typhoid that are consigned directly to slaughter must be identified as such by the consignor.
   2. (B) Live poultry entering Missouri must be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within the past ninety (90) days or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program which has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership.
   3. (C) Hatching eggs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection certifying the eggs to be from pullorum-free flocks or by a VS Form 9-3.
   4. (D) All poultry and hatching eggs imported into Missouri require an entry permit prior to shipment. Annual entry permits shall be issued by the department to participants in the NPIP or an equivalent program. Producers not approved by NPIP or an equivalent program must request a permit with each shipment.

5. (10) Captive Cervids.

   1. (A) Captive cervids including but not limited to elk, elk-hybrids, red deer, roe deer, white-tail deer, mule deer, sika deer, moose, reindeer, mutjac, and fallow deer that are bartered, exchanged, gifted, leased, or sold entering Missouri, regardless of age, must be veterinary inspected, individually identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free

6. (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, or other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

   1. (B) An entry permit is required.

   2. (C) Brucellosis Requirement.

      1. 1. All sexually intact animals six (6)

months of age and over not in a status herd or under quarantine for brucellosis must test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to movement except—

1. A. Brucellosis-free herd—captive

cervids originating from certified brucellosisfree herds may enter on herd status without additional testing provided the certified herd number and current test date is listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and

1. B. Brucellosis-monitored herd—all

sexually intact animals six (6) months of age and older must test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to interstate movement.

1. (D) Tuberculosis Requirements.

   1. 1. Captive cervids, less than six (6)

months of age, not known to be affected or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, within ninety (90) days prior to entering Missouri, using the single cervical method. The negative test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

1. 2. Captive cervids, six (6) months of age

and older, not known to be affected with or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd, must have two (2) negative tuberculosis tests, not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical method. The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to movement. Both negative tests dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

1. 3. Movement from tuberculosis status

herds.

1. A. Accredited herd—captive cervids

originating from an accredited tuberculosisfree cervid herd may enter on herd status without additional testing provided the accredited herd number and current test date is listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. B. Qualified herd—captive cervids

originating from a qualified herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

1. C. Monitored herd—captive cervids

originating from a monitored herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

1. D. Captive cervids less than twelve

1. (12) months of age that originate from and were born in a status herd may be moved without further testing provided that they have not been exposed to captive cervids from a lower status herd.

   1. (E) Chronic Wasting Disease.

      1. 1. Captive cervids will not be allowed to

enter the state if, within the last five (5) years, the animal—

1. A. Originates from an area or has

been in an area that has been reported as a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) endemic area; and

1. B. Originates from a CWD positive

captive herd.

1. 2. Elk, elk-hybrids, red deer, roe deer,

white-tailed deer, mule deer, sika deer, and moose entering Missouri from any state must have participated in a CWD certification program for five (5) consecutive years. Other cervids, including but not limited to reindeer, mutjac, and fallow deer, must have participated in a certification program recognized by the state of origin prior to entering Missouri. Original anniversary date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. 3. Captive cervids moving between pub-

licly-owned American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos must meet the CWD certification program requirements.

1. (11) Alpacas, Camels, and Llamas.

   1. (A) All alpacas, camels, and llamas bartered, exchanged, leased, sold, or relinquished entering Missouri (excluding livestock markets) must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, and coloration and be individually identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published annually in January, herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free

2. (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, microchip, tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

   1. (B) No tests or permit is required to enter Missouri.

3. (12) Ratites (including but not limited to ostrich, rheas, and emus).

   1. (A) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required on all ratites bartered, exchanged, leased, sold, or relinquished entering Missouri, except farm-of-origin ratites consigned to an approved slaughter establishment. Ratites must be veterinary inspected and individually identified by official identification (leg band, microchip, wing band, legible tattoo, or other means approved by the state veterinarian) and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Ear tags attached to the ratites are not acceptable.
   2. (B) No tests or permit is required on ratites entering Missouri.
4. (13) Psittacine birds, (including but not limited to macaws or parrots) except budgerigar, must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to enter Missouri.

5. (14) Dogs and Cats.

   1. (A) All dogs and cats entering Missouri must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Dogs and cats over four

6. (4) months of age must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc., incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512- 1800: DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

   1. (B) All dogs and cats must be eight (8) weeks of age to enter into commerce.
7. (15) Aquaculture. All aquaculture entering Missouri must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and obtain an entry permit. All Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) susceptible species must be tested in compliance with federal regulations; laboratory, test date, and results must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

8. (16) Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals. All exotic animals must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s) and appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and the permanent identification.

   1. (A) Elephants (Asiatic, African) must test negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to entry.
   2. (B) Importation of skunks and raccoons into Missouri is prohibited by the Missouri Wildlife Code, 3 CSR 10-9.
   3. (C) No tests are required for animals moving between publicly-owned American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos but must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Cervids moving between publicly-owned AZA-accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting disease monitoring requirements as outlined in subsection 2 CSR 30-2

(10)(E). An entry permit is required on all animals moving between publicly-owned American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)- accredited zoos. AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2000.* This version of rule filed Jan. 24, 1975, effective Feb. 3, 1975. Amended: Filed Aug. 15, 1975, effective Aug. 25, 1975. Amended: Filed Dec. 19, 1975, effective Dec. 29, 1975. Amended: Filed Dec. 14, 1976, effective April 11, 1977. Amended: Filed Oct. 13, 1978, effective Jan. 13, 1979. Amended: Filed Aug. 8, 1980, effective Nov. 14, 1980. Amended: Filed May 12, 1981, effective Sept. 1, 1981. Amended: Filed Dec. 10, 1981, effective April 11, 1982. Amended: Filed Feb. 16, 1983, effective June 12, 1983. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 16, 1984, effective Feb. 26, 1984, expired June 25, 1984. Amended: Filed Jan. 26, 1984, effective June 12, 1984. Amended: Filed Dec. 2, 1985, effective March 14, 1986. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 14, 1986, effective Feb. 24, 1986, expired June 14, 1986. Emergency amendment filed May 1, 1987, effective May 11, 1987, expired Sept. 11, 1987. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Dec. 14, 1987, effective March 25, 1988. Amended: Filed Nov. 15, 1988, effective March 26, 1989. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective April 27, 1990. Emergency amendment filed July 25, 1990, effective Aug. 3, 1990, expired Nov. 22, 1990. Amended: Filed Sept. 17, 1990, effective March 14, 1991. Emergency amendment filed April 11, 1991, effective April 21, 1991, expired Aug. 9, 1991. Amended: Filed April 16, 1991, effective Aug. 30, 1991. Amended: Filed July 15, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Emergency amendment filed Jan. 23, 1992, effective Feb. 2, 1992, expired May 30, 1992. Amended: Filed Feb. 4, 1992, effective June 25, 1992. Emergency amendment filed June 5, 1992, effective June 15, 1992, expired Oct. 12, 1992. Emergency amendment filed July 30, 1992, effective Aug. 9, 1992, expired Dec. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed March 3, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 20, 1993, effective Aug. 30, 1993, expired Dec. 27, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency amendment filed April 4, 1994, effective April 14, 1994, expired Aug. 11, 1994. Amended: Filed April 4, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 1995, effective July 30, 1995. Amended: Filed July 31, 1996, effective March 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Jan. 4, 1999, effective July 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 2001, effective Nov. 12, 2001, expired May 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 10, 2002, effective Sept. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed May 14, 2002, effective Dec. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 2003, effective July 30, 2003. Amended: Filed March 17, 2003, effective Sept. 30, 2003. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 23, 2004, effective Sept. 3, 2004, expired March 1, 2005. Amended: Filed Aug. 23, 2004, effective Feb. 28, 2005. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 2, 2004, effective Dec. 12, 2004, expired May 31, 2005. Amended: Filed Dec. 2, 2004, effective June 30, 2005. Amended: Filed June 15, 2005, effective Jan. 30, 2006. Amended: Filed June 12, 2009, effective Jan. 30, 2010. Amended: Filed Nov. 10, 2010, effective June 30, 2011.

*Original authority: 267.645, RSMo 1959, amended 1993.