Some
rules are in addition to Missouri State requirements because
of the large number of animals that go out of state.
Please read carefully.
- BOVINE,
(Cattle, Buffalo, etc.):
All
such animals must have a negative TB & Bangs Test
within 30 days of shipment. These animals must have a
large number tag in the ear along with the small USDA
metal tag (both tag numbers must be on Health
Papers).
- ALL
CERVIDAE (Deer, Elk, Muntjac, etc.): Call for
Information (660-385-2516)
- EQUINE
-- Horse, Donkeys, Zebra,
etc.:
All Equine require a six (6) month negative
Coggins Test on all weaned Equine -- regardless of age.
Each animal must have a separate lab test paper &
Health Certificate. No copies of lab coggins will
be accepted.
- PRIMATES:
All Primates six (6) months of age must have a
negative TB test.
- SWINE:
General
health papers & call State vets office for entry
permits 573-751-3377
- SHEEP
& GOATS:
All Sheep must have an official USDA tag
listed on Health Papers. Call for information at
573-636-3116.
- ALL
MISCELLANEOUS OR COMMON FOWL:
Chickens,
Turkeys, Peafowl, Game Birds, etc., must have Pulloroum
Test papers to enter Missouri as well as General Health
Papers. Missouri birds need only General Health
papers.
- ALL
MISCELLANEOUS & EXOTIC ANIMALS & BIRDS --
Including Pet Shop Variety Birds, Small caged animals,
ratite, antelope & goats( Having named only a few of
the categories which are most frequently inquired
about):
All such animals/birds presented for exchange,
barter, lease or sale at a licensed livestock market/sale
must be accompanied by an official Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection showing an individual listing of
the common names of the Animal(s) / Bird(s) and
appropriate descriptions of Animal(s) / Bird(s) such as
sex, age coloration & the permanent tag number, brand
or tattoo identification. CONSIGNORS PLEASE NOTE:
For the security and protection of your animals -
ALL NURSERY LOTS must be checked in by no
later than 9 pm on the evening prior to the
CAGED ANIMAL sale. Please arrange your travel
schedule to comply with this new rule. There will be
absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
- CAMELS:
Must have TB and Bangs test & General Health
Papers.
- LLAMAS:
General
health papers.
- Shipping
Permits: Your
Veterinarian must call (573-751-3377 or 573-751-4359) for
an Entry Permit (Entry Permit numbers must be on Health
Papers).
- GENERAL
INFORMATION:
SELLERS MUST BRING A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR USDA &
GAME BREEDERS PERMITS. Anyone buying or selling
CATS, BEAR, PRIMATES OR ANY OTHER ANIMALS GOVERNED BY
THE USDA must have a USDA license. All caged
animals must be in USDA approved temporary or shipping
crates with necessary water & feed pans.
BUYERS: Be prepared to wait for your Shipping
Permit Number. Each state has its own rules. Our vets
will do all they can to get your animals on the road as
soon as possible.
NOTICE
MISSOURI BUYERS -- NEW MISSOURI CONSERVATION
REGULATIONS
- Persons
purchasing Wildlife at Consignment sales shall
obtain a Wildlife Hobby or appropriate Wildlife
Breeder permit prior to the purchase.
Non-residents may take exception in that they
may possess & transport purchased Wildlife
without a permit for 48 hours following close of
sale. Consult Chapter 9 of Missouri Wildlife
Code 1994 concerning significant changes with
regard to captive Wildlife, or call your local
Conservation Agent. Code books are available by
calling the Conservation Department at
573-752-4115.
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THE USDI, USDA &
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, MISSOURI DEPT. OF
CONSERVATION LAWS WILL GOVERN ALL SALES.
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