OAR 603-011-0255
Importation of Animals Into Oregon; General Provisions

(1)

No livestock that are affected with or that have been known to be exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease, shall be shipped or in any manner moved or transported into Oregon except as authorized in following sections.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided in this rule, all livestock transported or moved in any manner into Oregon are required to obtain an import permit from the Department before entry. The permit number shall be recorded on the grazing permit or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection document, and be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle or person in charge of the animals.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

At the time an import permit is requested, the Department may require that a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Grazing Permit be obtained at the point of origin and shall accompany the applicable livestock into Oregon.

(b)

The State Veterinarian may allow any livestock import requirements to be completed at the first point of destination within this state, on a case-by case basis, if it is determined by the State Veterinarian, that such action will not create a disease hazard to the livestock of this state;

(4)

No livestock may be imported into Oregon that are specifically prohibited from interstate movement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

(5)

The following are exempted from the requirement to obtain an Oregon import permit:

(a)

Animals being moved or transported directly (without diversion) to a licensed Oregon slaughtering establishment. Animals consigned for slaughter and received in such slaughtering establishments may not be released from such establishments except by special permission from the State Veterinarian;

(b)

Livestock originating in other states and shipped to a state-federal approved livestock auction market in Oregon. Such livestock shall be required to comply with all other applicable administrative rules for import into Oregon;

(c)

Livestock being transported through the state without interruption, other than stops for feed, water and rest;

(d)

Any resident animal leaving and returning to Oregon within 30 days; and

(e)

Dogs, cats, reptiles, and non-poultry birds traveling interstate in a family vehicle as part of that social entity.

(f)

Livestock for which the Department has on file in its database a valid electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, bearing the seal of approval from the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, demonstrating that such livestock have met all other applicable importation requirements.

(6)

All livestock imported into Oregon must meet the United State Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Traceability standards as specified by 9 CFR Part 86.

(7)

Requirements for the exhibition of livestock shall comply with the directives of the Department for that specific exhibit.

(8)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Canadian cattle imported into Oregon must be born after 1999, individually identified by an official Canadian ear tag, applied before the animal’s arrival at the port of entry into the United States, that is traceable to the premises of Canadian origin of the animal and be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

(b)

Canadian cattle imported into Oregon must have a properly applied hot iron CAN brand or tattoo. The CAN brand must be easily visible on the live animal and on the carcass before skinning. The CAN brand must be not less than 2 inches nor more than 4 inches high, and must be applied to each animal’s right hip, high on the tail-head (over the junction of the sacral and first cocygeal vertebrae). If a tattoo is used it must identify the exporting country with the CAN letters applied to the inside of the left ear.

(9)

Livestock being transported or moved, in any manner, into Oregon without an import permit and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or grazing permit, when required, shall be held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until released by the Department. This section shall not be construed as a waiver of enforcing the provisions of ORS 596.990 (Penalties) for violation of regulations relating to importation of livestock.

Source: Rule 603-011-0255 — Importation of Animals Into Oregon; General Provisions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=603-011-0255.

603–011–0053
Hazardous Animal Vaccines 603–011–0201
Veterinarian’s Inspection Fees 603–011–0212
Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians 603–011–0250
Definitions 603–011–0255
Importation of Animals Into Oregon 603–011–0256
Importation of Animals 603–011–0263
Grazing Permit for Oregon Cattle 603–011–0264
Grazing Permit for Cattle From Other States 603–011–0265
Importation of Cattle 603–011–0270
Importation of Cattle: Brucellosis Testing and Vaccination Requirements 603–011–0275
Importation of Bison 603–011–0281
Importation of Cattle 603–011–0305
Importation of Horses, Mules, and Asses or Other Equidae: Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) 603–011–0310
Importation of Swine 603–011–0340
Importation of Sheep and Goats 603–011–0345
Importation of Sheep 603–011–0370
Importation of Dogs and Cats 603–011–0375
Importation of Poultry 603–011–0376
Exotic Newcastle Disease, Emergency Quarantine and Movement Restricitions 603–011–0380
Importation of Domestic Fur-Bearing Animals and Animals in Captivity 603–011–0381
Importation of Nonhuman Primates 603–011–0382
Importation of Wildlife and Cervids 603–011–0384
Definitions 603–011–0386
Scrapie Program Standards: Adoption of References 603–011–0388
Identification of Sheep and Goats 603–011–0392
Importation of Scrapie Infected, Exposed, Suspect, or High Risk Animals 603–011–0394
Reporting Scrapie Positive Tests 603–011–0396
Condemnation and Destruction of Scrapie Infected or Exposed Animals 603–011–0398
Management of Exposed or Infected Flocks 603–011–0402
Cleaning and Disinfection 603–011–0420
Turtles 603–011–0500
Definitions 603–011–0505
Maintaining Certification for Brucellosis-Free Area 603–011–0510
Special Provisions Relating to Brucellosis 603–011–0515
Procedure for Brucellosis Testing 603–011–0525
Brucellosis Vaccination Procedure 603–011–0530
Brucellosis Testing Procedure for Goats 603–011–0535
Tuberculosis Testing Procedure 603–011–0540
Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) Testing Procedure 603–011–0545
Procedure for Identification of Animals Tested for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis and Paratuberculosis 603–011–0550
Procedure for Handling Bovine and Bison Reactor or Suspect Animals 603–011–0551
Procedure for Brucellosis Testing of Swine 603–011–0555
Procedure for Disinfecting Premises Following Removal of Reactor Animals 603–011–0560
Quarantined Herds: Brucellosis 603–011–0565
Procedure for Handling and Processing Claims for Indemnity to Be Paid on Reactor Animals 603–011–0570
Miscellaneous Provisions 603–011–0601
Definitions 603–011–0606
Procedure for Official Test and Quarantine 603–011–0610
Definitions 603–011–0615
Importation Requirements 603–011–0620
Procedures 603–011–0630
Certification for Testing and Diagnosis 603–011–0680
Mink Vaccine Surveillance 603–011–0700
Definitions 603–011–0701
Hybrid Crossed Animals 603–011–0705
Permit Application, Issuance, and Renewal 603–011–0706
Crocodilians — Special Requirements 603–011–0710
Felines — Special Requirements 603–011–0715
Bears — Special Requirements 603–011–0720
Non-Human Primates — Special Requirements 603–011–0725
Exotic Canines — Special Requirements
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 603-011-0255’s source at or​.us