1. (1) When required.

   1. (a) Except as provided in par. (c), a certificate of veterinary inspection shall accompany every animal imported into this state.

   2. (b) A certificate of veterinary inspection is not required for movement of animals within this state, except as specifically provided in this chapter or ch. ATCP 12 or 16.

      Note: A certificate of veterinary inspection may be required under this chapter, or ch. ATCP 12 or 16 for the sale or movement of certain animals within this state. See, for example, s. ATCP 10.56 (1) related to intrastate movement of farm-raised deer, s. ATCP 10.87 (3) related to intrastate movement of swine to fairs or exhibitions, and s. ATCP 16.16 related to sales of dogs by licensed dog sellers or dog facility operators.

   3. (c) A certificate of veterinary inspection is not required under par. (a) for imports of the following animals, unless a certificate is required in a particular case under s. ATCP 10.07:

      1. 1. A bovine animal that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.22 (1) (b).
      2. 2. A swine that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.30 (1) (b).
      3. 3. An equine animal that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.36 (2).
      4. 4. A sheep that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.69 (2).
      5. 5. A goat that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.76 (1) (b).
      6. 6. A farm-raised deer that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.55 (2).
      7. 7. A ratite that is exempt under s. ATCP 10.83 (2).
      8. 8. Fish imported in compliance with s. ATCP 10.62.
      9. 9. An invertebrate imported in compliance with ss. 94.01 and 94.03, Stats., and ch. ATCP 21.
      10. 10. An animal that is imported directly to a veterinary facility for treatment, and returned directly to its place of origin immediately after treatment, with no change in ownership.
      11. 11. An animal returning to its place of origin in this state, with no change of ownership, immediately after receiving veterinary treatment in another state.
2. (2) Who may issue. An accredited veterinarian shall prepare and sign a certificate of veterinary inspection, except that a Wisconsin certified veterinarian shall prepare and sign a certificate issued in Wisconsin.

3. (3) Form.

   1. (a) A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued on a form provided by, or approved by, the department. Except as required under this chapter, or ch. ATCP 12 or 16, a certificate issued in this state shall be issued on a form provided by, or approved by, the department.

      Note: A certificate of veterinary inspection issued in another state for fish imported to this state must be issued on a form provided by, or approved by, the department. See s. ATCP 10.65 (1). A certificate of veterinary inspection issued for intrastate movement from a licensed dog seller or dog facility operator must be on a form issued or approved by the department. See s. ATCP 16.16.

   2. (b) A Wisconsin certified veterinarian may obtain Wisconsin certificate of veterinary inspection forms from the department. There is a fee of $5.60 for each interstate movement form, and $0.60 for each intrastate movement form.

      Note: A Wisconsin certified veterinarian may obtain forms under par. (b) by contacting the department at the following address:

      Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
      Division of Animal Health
      P.O. Box 8911
      Madison, WI 53708-8911
      Phone: (608) 224-4872
      Fax: (608) 224-4871

4. (4) Contents. Except as required by other applicable provisions of law, a certificate of veterinary inspection related to a shipment of animals shall include all of the following information, which shall be verified by the issuing veterinarian:

   1. (a) The number, species, breed, sex, age, and purpose of movement of the animals included in the shipment.
   2. (b) Official individual identification of each animal in the shipment, if required under this chapter or ch. ATCP 12. The department may require official individual identification of animals in a particular shipment, pursuant to s. ATCP 10.07, regardless of whether official individual identification is otherwise required.
   3. (c) The name, telephone number, if available, and address of the person shipping the animals.

   4. (d) The following information related to the premises from which the animals are shipped:

      1. 1. The premises address.
      2. 2. The livestock premises code, if any.
      3. 3. Relevant health certification numbers issued by the state of origin, if the certificate of veterinary inspection represents that the state of origin has certified the health status of animals on the premises.
   5. (e) The name and address of the person receiving the animals.
   6. (f) The address, and the livestock premises code if any, of the premises where the animals will be received.
   7. (g) The number of any permit required under s. ATCP 10.07 (2) or 10.08 (3).

   8. (h) Other information required under this chapter for the import or movement of the animal.

      Note: This chapter requires additional information for the import or movement of certain animals. Required information may include diagnostic test results, vaccination status, the disease status of the herd or flock of origin, or the disease status of the state of origin. The department may also require additional information, for particular import shipments, under s. ATCP 10.07. Also see s. ATCP 16.16 which requires different information for a certificate of veterinary inspection for dogs moved intrastate.

   9. (i) The following statement, or one substantially similar:

      “I certify, as a veterinarian, that I have inspected the animals identified on this certificate and that the animals are not showing signs of contagious or infectious disease, except where noted. Vaccinations and test results are as indicated on the certificate. To the best of my knowledge, the animals identified on this certificate meet applicable federal and state of destination requirements.”

   10. (j) The veterinarian’s signature, date of signature, inspection date, and issue date.
5. (5) Certificate valid for 30 days. A certificate of veterinary inspection is valid for 30 days from the date of inspection unless the department specifies additional import requirements or a different expiration date under s. ATCP 10.07 (1) (b) or (2), or if the state veterinarian determines based on an epidemiological evaluation of current disease risks in a herd, or place of origin, in Wisconsin that a different expiration date is necessary.

6. (6) Filing copies of certificate.

   1. (a) If this chapter requires a certificate of veterinary inspection to accompany animals imported to this state, the veterinarian who signs the certificate shall file copies with the chief livestock health official in the state of origin within 7 calendar days after issuance. The chief livestock health official shall file the certificate with the department within 7 calendar days of receipt. If the state of origin does not have a chief livestock health official that submits certificates of veterinary inspection for a particular species, the veterinarian who signs the certificate shall file copies with the department within 7 calendar days after issuance.
   2. (b) Whenever a Wisconsin certified veterinarian issues an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection for export or intrastate movement of Wisconsin animals, the veterinarian shall file a copy of the certificate with the department within 7 calendar days after issuance. If the animals are being exported, the department shall file a copy of the certificate with the chief livestock health official of the state of destination within 7 calendar days after receipt.

   3. (c) Whenever the department receives a certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) for imported wild animals, the department shall forward a copy of that certificate to the department of natural resources.

      Note: Intrastate certificates of veterinary inspection, including those issued under s. ATCP 16.16 (dog sales; certificate of veterinary inspection), are not required to be filed with the department.

7. (7) Animal imported to consignment sale.

   1. (a) If an animal is imported on consignment to a livestock dealer or market operator, for sale on behalf of an out-of-state seller, any required certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanies the imported animal shall continue to accompany that animal until the purchaser receives the animal.

   2. (b) Whenever a Wisconsin certified veterinarian issues a certificate of veterinary inspection for an imported animal sold on consignment in this state, the certificate may incorporate pertinent health information from the certificate that accompanied the imported animal. The veterinarian may issue the certificate on the same certification form if the form is specifically designed for that purpose, or the veterinarian may issue a separate certificate that includes the following statement or one substantially similar:

      “The vaccination record, test results, and source herd information on this certificate have been copied from the incoming certificate of veterinary inspection that was issued by (accredited veterinarian), who certified the information at (address and state of origin) on (date). A copy of the incoming certificate is attached.”

   3. (c) Within 7 days after a Wisconsin certified veterinarian issues a certificate of veterinary inspection under par. (b), that veterinarian shall file with the department copies of that certificate and the certificate that accompanied the imported animal under par. (a).

      Note: Certificates of veterinary inspection issued for dogs imported into this state and dogs sold by licensed dog sellers or dog facility operators need to comply with ss. ATCP 10.80 and 16.16. Copies of intrastate certificates of veterinary inspection on dogs are not required to be filed with the department.

History

History: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06; CR 07-061: am. (3) (b) Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-08; CR 10-100: am. (1) (b) Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 11-048: am. (1) (b), (3) (a), (4) (intro.), (c), (5) Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12; CR 13-058: r. (1) (c) 12., am. (6) (a) Register March 2014 No. 699, eff. 6-1-14; CR 15-092: am. (3) (a), (4) (intro.), (j), (5) Register July 2016 No. 727, eff. 10-1-16; CR 18-085: am. (1) (c) 10., (4) (a), (6) (a) (b) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.