Section 8-7 - General import requirements (a) All Animals imported into Wyoming shall be accompanied by a paper or digital Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, and an Import Permit or Shipping Number when required, issued in compliance with these Rules and all applicable state and federal Animal health regulations, except: - (i) Animals consigned for Direct Movement from a Farm or Ranch of Origin within the United States to an Approved Livestock Market, or to a Recognized Slaughter Establishment for Immediate Slaughter.
- (ii) Animals imported directly to a Wyoming licensed veterinarian for treatment, diagnosis, or testing, and then returning directly to the farm or ranch of origin are not required to have an ICVI. Return to farm or ranch of origin requires a Wyoming brand inspection and compliance with the destination state's import requirements. Wyoming veterinarians receiving such animals shall notify the Board and/or maintain records of all such activities as required by the Wyoming State Veterinarian.
- (iii) Animals returning to Wyoming on a Commuter Permit or an Adjacent State Contiguous Property Movement Permit as detailed in Sections 21 and 22 of this rule.
- (iv) Horses moving on a valid Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in compliance with the requirements.
(b) All commercial Animal carriers importing Animals are required to stop at the first Port of Entry encountered in Wyoming.
(c) Any person importing, causing to be imported, or directing to be imported any Animal into Wyoming shall comply with these Rules and all applicable federal Animal health regulations.