Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 2, § 30-2.040
PURPOSE: This rule revises and clarifies Missouri’s regulations on intrastate and interstate requirements for exhibition.
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) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
(2) The following listed minimal health and testing requirements on livestock are for exhibition only and do not qualify livestock to be sold or moved to a new owner or destination.
(A) Exhibition Requirements for Cattle and Bison.
bison moving for exhibition).
Inspection is required.
Missouri for exhibition only).
tion is required with official individual identification for each animal listed.
B. Brucellosis.
states.
brucellosis test.
the steer(s) must be listed and identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
cellosis Class A states. All test-eligible animals must be tested and negative within thirty (30) days prior to entry except—
cellosis-free herd. The certified herd number and the date of the last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
the steer(s) must be listed and identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and
state must have a brucellosis test within twelve (12) months.
C. Tuberculosis.
cattle six (6) months of age and older entering Missouri for exhibition must be negative to an official tuberculosis test within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition, except dairy cattle that move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd. The herd number and date of last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
six (6) months of age and older entering Missouri for exhibition must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
sis-free state;
sis-accredited free herd. The herd number and date of last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or
(60) days prior to exhibition.
of age and over must have a negative tuberculosis test within twelve (12) months of exhibition.
(B) Exhibition Requirements for Swine.
moving for exhibition).
free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
Inspection is required.
for exhibition only).
eartag, ear notch, or tattoo and individually listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
B. Brucellosis.
brucellosis-free states may exhibit without a brucellosis test.
from brucellosis Stage II states must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd. The validated herd number and date of last validating test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
C. Pseudorabies.
classified as Stage V in the National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan may exhibit without a pseudorabies test.
negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except swine from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd. The qualified herd 2 CSR 30-2
number and date of the last qualifying test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
(C) Exhibition Requirements for Sheep in Missouri.
moving for exhibition).
of an infectious or contagious disease. All sheep, including wethers, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (eartag, electronic implant, or registration tattoo) as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, January 1, 2008, 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. If electronic implants are used for identification, owner/manager must provide electronic implant reader.
C. Scabies.
tined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.
for exhibition only).
of an infectious or contagious disease. All sheep, including wethers, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (eartag, electronic implant, or registration tattoo) as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, January 1, 2008, 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. If electronic implants are used for identification, owner/manager must provide electronic implant reader.
required.
C. Scabies.
tined area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.
obtained and recorded on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if the sheep are from a scabies-quarantined area.
(D) Exhibition Requirements for Goats.
ing for exhibition).
of an infectious or contagious disease. All goats, including wethers, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (eartag, electronic implant, or registration tattoo) as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, January 1, 2008, 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. If electronic implants are used for identification, owner/manager must provide electronic implant reader.
exhibition only).
of an infectious or contagious disease. All goats, including wethers, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (eartag, electronic implant, or registration tattoo) as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 79, January 1, 2008, 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. If electronic implants are used for identification, owner/manager must provide electronic implant reader.
required.
(E) Exhibition Requirements for Horses and Other Equidae.
other equidae moving for exhibition).
signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition shall be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject to daily inspection.
tion is not required.
accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized state Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand. A certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
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 of photocopy in some ink color other than black.
obtained only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility 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.
any information on any VS Form 10-11 including certified photocopies, certified facsimiles or Certificate of Veterinary Inspections 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 and subject to expulsion.
entering Missouri for exhibition only).
signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition shall be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject to daily inspection.
tion is required on all equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) showing identification and description of all equidae listed and negative test results of an official EIA test, showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibitor for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory. All equidae entering without an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection when required and/or EIA test shall be excused from the show until proper documentation and test are obtained.
accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized state (EIA) test chart showing the graphic description of all markings needed for identification or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand. A certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
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 of photocopy in some ink color other than black.
obtained only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility 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.
any information on any VS Form 10-11 including certified photocopies, certified facsimiles or Certificate of Veterinary Inspections 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 and subject to expulsion.
states with which there is a reciprocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. These passports must have proof of a negative EIA test within thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport and permanent identification for each horse by means of registered brand, legible tattoo, or microchip to be recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized state EIA test chart, along with other identifying characteristics. 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.
elitis (VEE) vaccination and entry permit is required prior to entry on equidae originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months.
premise under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis shall obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that “the equidae listed have not been exposed to vesicular stomatitis within the past thirty (30) days.”
er of each assembly or event is responsible for certifying that all equidae admitted or participating meet the regulations in this section and shall not admit or allow participation of equidae not so certified. Untested equidae shall not be allowed to congregate with other equidae. The owner of each animal shall comply with requirements under sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
(F) Exhibition Requirements for Poultry.
moving for exhibition).
signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
Inspection is required.
exhibited (except Missouri origin waterfowl) shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to the exhibition and shall be made available on request.
for exhibition only).
signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
tion, VS Form 9-2 or similar certificate is required.
exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to exhibition and shall be made available on request.
tions for poultry.
son or organization sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates and times of the event.
the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address or voluntary premises identification number of each owner, the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex and pullorum-typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months and shall be made available upon request to a representative of the department.
clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any poultry showing signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian or department representative.
try (except Missouri origin waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorumtyphoid within the past ninety (90) days or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall be made available on request.
(G) Exhibition Requirements for Ratites.
including but not limited to ostrich, rheas, and emus, moving for exhibition).
signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
tion is not required.
by leg band, microchip, wing band, or legible tattoo.
limited to ostrich, rheas, and emus, entering Missouri for exhibition only).
signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (leg band, microchip, wing band, or legible tattoo).
(H) Exhibition Requirements for Captive Cervids.
cervids moving for exhibition).
accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (legible tattoo, microchip, or eartag) and must not comingle with other animals.
Missouri for exhibition only).
accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing official identification (legible tattoo, microchip, or eartag).
mals six (6) months of age and older must test negative for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to exhibition except: 2 CSR 30-2
from a brucellosis-free herd. The herd number and the date of the last herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and
losis-monitored herd. The herd number and the date of the last herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
must have two (2) negative tuberculosis tests, not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical method prior to exhibition. The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition. Both negative test dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, except:
from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd. The herd number and the date of the last herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
tive cerivds must be enrolled in an approved surveillance program by the state of origin.
(I) Exhibition Requirements for Camelids.
camels, llamas, and others of that group moving for exhibition).
others of that group must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
and others of that group entering Missouri for exhibition only).
others of that group must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
tion is not required.
others of that group must be officially identified by legible tattoo, microchip, or eartag.
(J) Exhibition Requirements for Dogs and Cats.
cats moving for exhibition).
clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
Inspection is required.
of age or older must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the 2008 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.
Missouri for exhibition only).
clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
panied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
of age or older must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time period published in the 2008 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.
(K) Exhibition Requirements for Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals.
animals moving for exhibition).
mals must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
tion is required 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 tag number, brand or tattoo identification.
animals entering Missouri for exhibition only).
mals must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
tion is required 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 tag number, brand or tattoo identification.
age and over must have a negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition and a negative tuberculosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition.
No tests are required on these animals.
ros, and zebras must meet domestic equine requirements.
ries must be in compliance with domestic swine requirements.
be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.
coons into Missouri is prohibited by the Missouri Wildlife Code (3 CSR 10-9).
owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos are exempt from subsection (2)(K) except cervids moving between publicly-owned American Zoological and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting disease monitoring requirements as outlined in subparagraph (2)(H)2.D. AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2000.* Emergency rule filed June 28, 1977, effective July 8, 1977, expired Nov. 5, 1977. Original rule filed June 28, 1977, effective Oct. 13, 1977. Amended: Filed Feb. 8, 1978, effective May 11, 1978. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 1979, effective May 11, 1979. Amended: Filed Feb. 2, 1982, effective May 13, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Jan. 9, 1984, effective April 12, 1984. Amended: Filed Feb. 10, 1986, effective May 11, 1986. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective April 27, 1990. Emergency amendment filed April 24, 1991, effective May 4, 1991, expired Aug. 31, 1991. Amended: Filed July 15, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Emergency amendment filed June 5, 1992, effective June 15, 1992, expired Oct. 12, 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. Emergency amendment filed Jan. 17, 1995, effective Jan. 27, 1995, terminated Feb. 1, 1995. 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. Emergency amendment filed March 5, 2004, effective March 15, 2004, expired Aug. 27, 2004. Amended: Filed March 5, 2004, effective Oct. 30, 2004. Amended: Filed March 15, 2005, effective Oct. 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 2008, effective Sept. 30, 2008.
*Original authority: 267.645, RSMo 1959, amended 1993.