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Division of Animal Health and Dairy Services
Animal Health
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Bureau of Animal Health
Animal Shipments and
Livestock Markets
All livestock, horses, poultry, waterfowl and other animals, including
cats, dogs and other pets entering Massachusetts from other states must
comply with Commonwealth regulations, significantly reducing the possibility
of introducing contagious disease to our domestic animal population.
Livestock dealers, transporters and auction lot owners are licensed and
their equipment and facilities inspected. Cattle, swine, goats, sheep,
llamas/camelids, horses and other equines must have valid health certificates.
All cattle, swine, sheep and goats must be identified by an official ear-tag,
tattoo, microchip or registration number. Other animals, such as
poultry, waterfowl, rabbits, dogs, cats, doves, pigeons and other pets
must be accompanied by an official health certificate stating that the
animals are healthy, free of symptoms of infectious or transmissible disease
and internal and/or external parasites.
Animals leaving Massachusetts must comply with the regulations set by the
state of destination. Visit
the USDA website to view these import requirements.
Importing
Read our General
Requirements first. Then click on the link below for the animal being imported into
Massachusetts.
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For More Information
If you have any further questions contact:
State Veterinarian
Bureau of Animal Health
Dept. of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway St., Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114-2151
617-626-1791
For Entry Permits
- Cattle 617-626-1797
- Swine 617-626-1797
- Poultry 617-626-1796
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Cattle