WAC 16-54-082. Domestic bovine animals — Importation requirements

Import health requirements. (1) Domestic bovine entering Washington state must have a certificate of veterinary inspection and an entry permit issued by the office of the state veterinarian prior to entry. Entry permits are required on all cattle entering the state. (2) All dairy cattle, regardless of age, require official individual identification unless: (a) Consigned to federally inspected slaughter facilities for immediate slaughter; or (b) Consigned to state-federal approved livestock markets for sale for immediate slaughter only. (3) Before entering Washington state, Canadian cattle, including calves, must be identified on the right hip by a "CΛN" brand (C open-A N).