A permit is required on all bison entering the state, except those for immediate slaughter.

A certificate of veterinary inspection is required for all bison entering the state. Bison coming for immediate slaughter must have statement on certificate of veterinary inspection “For Slaughter Only”.

Individual identification by official USDA metal eartags is required for all bison, except those for immediate slaughter.

Brucellosis - Negative brucellosis test on all test eligible (>18 months or >24 months if OCV) animals within 30 days prior to entry into North Dakota.

• A negative brucellosis test is required for animals originating from: Alaska, California (See Board Order 2008-03), Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and the following counties in Wyoming: Hot Springs, Park, Big Horn, Washakie, Teton, Fremont, Sublette, and Lincoln.

Tuberculosis - Negative tuberculosis test is required on all bison, except nursing calves accompanying negative tested dams, within 30 days prior to entry into North Dakota.

• A negative tuberculosis test is required for animals originating from: Alaska, California (See Board Order 2008-03), Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota (TB Management Zone only), New Hampshire, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.

Scabies - Bison originating from the following states: Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas must be treated with an approved avermectin product within 14 days of importation.

California

In addition to above requirements, bison originating from California over 6 months of age must test negative for Tuberculosis within 60 days prior to import, or originate from a Tuberculosis accredited free herd with the date of the last test and accredited herd number listed on certificate of veterinary inspection. See Board Order 2008-03.

Canadian Bison Requirements

1. Importation permit number obtained from ND State Board of Animal Health, prior to entry into North Dakota.
2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
3. Individual official identificationby a method approved by ND State Veterinarian and listed individually on certificate of veterinary inspection.
4. Hot iron or freeze CΛN brand. When applied, the mark must not be less than 2 inches or more than 3 inches high and applied high on the right hip.
5. Brucellosis
   • Females over 12 months of age must be officially calfhood vaccinated (bison excluded).
   • Negative test required within 30 days prior to importation on all test eligible cattle and bison (18 months of age and older).
6. Tuberculosis
   • Negative test required on all animals 60 days of age and older within  60 days prior to entry (nursing calves accompanying negative tested dam are exempt).