8 CCR 1201-19 Part 2 - Standards for Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
2.1. Requirements for Certificates of
Veterinary Inspection
2.1.1. An official CVI
is the legibly completed official form both written and electronically
generated and approved by the state veterinarian of the state of origin and
issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian.
2.1.1.1. Inspection for issuance of CVI must
be completed in person by the accredited veterinarian. Virtual or telemedicine
inspection is not accepted.
2.1.2. Such CVI shall include the originating
state's official seal or logo, certificate number, the date, the physical
location of origin, the name, mailing address and phone number of the
consignor; the physical location of destination; the name, mailing address, and
phone number of the consignee; the age, sex, number, and breed of the
livestock; purpose of movement; sufficient identifying marks, tags or other
identification as may be approved by the State Veterinarian, to positively
identify animals; and the results of all required tests.
2.1.3. Such CVI shall indicate the applicable
area, herd, or flock disease status, and required disease test results
necessary for importation to the state of destination.
2.1.4. Such CVI shall identify the type of
carrier and their name and address. Such CVI shall show the permit number when
a permit is required.
2.1.5. The
CVI shall also contain a statement by the accredited veterinarian that such
animals are free from clinical signs of all contagious, infectious, or
communicable diseases and do not originate from a premises, district or state
of quarantine, infestation or infection. Such statement shall substantially
comply with the following: "I certify, as an accredited veterinarian that the
above described animals have been inspected by me and that they are not showing
signs of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease (except where noted).
The vaccinations and results of tests are as indicated on the certificate. To
the best of my knowledge, the animals listed on this certificate meet the state
of destination's and federal interstate requirements. No further warranty is
made or implied."
2.1.6.
Reconsignment of a previously issued CVI is not permitted for either export or
import into Colorado.
2.1.7. A CVI
shall be void thirty (30) days after the date of its issuance.
2.1.8. One copy of such certificate shall
accompany the animals. Within seven days after the date of issue, the
accredited veterinarian who issued the CVI shall forward a copy of such CVI to
the State Veterinarian. The Colorado State Veterinarian's office shall forward
all CVIs to the state of destination within seven days of receipt.
2.1.9. The accredited veterinarian shall
maintain such CVI and supporting documents for two years for poultry and swine
and five years for cattle and bison, sheep and goats, cervids, and
equines.
2.1.10. Livestock shall
also meet all of USDA's animal disease traceability
requirements.
2.2.
Colorado Livestock Import Requirements
2.2.1.
The state veterinarian will keep updated species-specific import requirements
available at: https://ag.colorado.gov/animals
and will provide any updates or changes to the requirements to appropriate
stakeholders for input prior to making the updated changes to the
website.
2.2.2. Livestock imported
into Colorado must comply with Colorado's import requirements and also meet all
federal interstate requirements.
2.2.3. The State Veterinarian may require a
statement by the issuing veterinarian concerning certain designated or
reportable diseases that may be occurring in the livestock's state of
origin.
2.3. Colorado
Livestock Export Requirements
2.3.1. Livestock
exported from Colorado must comply with the destination state's requirements
and also meet all federal interstate requirements.
2.4. Dogs, Cats, Non-Livestock, Zoological
Park Animals, and Wildlife
2.4.1. Dogs and
cats imported into Colorado must be accompanied by a CVI which, for such
animals over three months of age, must indicate a current rabies
immunization.
2.4.2. Any other
non-livestock animal, including wildlife or animal consigned to a zoological
park, must be accompanied by a CVI and also meet any requirements of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Parks and
Wildlife.
2.4.3. The State
Veterinarian may require any testing or post-entry quarantine requirements, as
the State Veterinarian deems necessary.
2.5. Quarantine for Animals Illegally
Entering into Colorado
2.5.1. Animals
entering Colorado without a valid CVI or permit number, or both if required,
may be held in quarantine at the owner's expense until released by an
authorized representative of the State Veterinarian. Animals under quarantine
for noncompliance with this Rule may be released only after the State
Veterinarian is satisfied by inspection, testing, treatment, or through
observation over time, that the animals are not a threat to Colorado's
livestock industry.
2.5.2. The
State Veterinarian may order that an imported animal failing to meet import
requirements be returned to its state of origin; consigned directly to
slaughter; or confined to a Colorado Approved Feedlot. The person responsible
for the livestock at the time of entry shall comply with the State
Veterinarian's order within five working days of its issuance. Any extension to
the five-day deadline may be approved in writing and only by the State
Veterinarian.
2.5.3. If the owner
or owner's agent fails to comply with an order to return livestock to the
livestock's state of origin within the timeframe set forth in Section V.B of
this Part 1, the Department may require that the livestock be immediately
gathered at the owner's expense to avoid exposure of Colorado livestock. The
isolation of said livestock shall be managed according to requirements approved
by the State Veterinarian to limit potential disease spread to Colorado
livestock.
2.5.4. The State
Veterinarian may require that livestock ordered returned to their state of
origin be returned by a commercial livestock conveyance.
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