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Animal Admission Health Requirements

Iowa Health Requirements Governing the Admission Of Animals to the State

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Federal Order Requiring Testing for and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock - April 24, 2024

APHIS Requirements and Recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock 
For State Animal Health Officials, Accredited Veterinarians and Producers - April 26, 2024

Clarification to Inquiries Received on April 24 Federal Order - May 7, 2024

General requirements for all animals | Iowa Administrative Code

Iowa Livestock Exhibition Requirements

VET CVI Program

 

Click on the animal of interest below to view its particular requirements

Cats

Cattle and Bison

Dogs

Farm Deer/Cervidae

Goats

Swine

Horses and Other Equidae

Llamas

Poultry and Hatching Eggs

Psittacine Birds

Rabbits

Sheep

Zoo, Fur-Bearing and Wild

Biologics

Semen and Frozen Embryo


2025 Health Requirements for the Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds at State Fair, District Shows and Exhibitions

Identification Requirements for Interstate Movement of Animals Letter

United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001) Notice

 

For more information on current regulations, contact

Dr. Jeff Kaisand, State Veterinarian
Jeff.Kaisand@IowaAgriculture.gov
Permit Line Hours 8:00 to 4:00 (515) 281-5547

 

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