Indiana State Board of Animal Health: Cattle: Dairy & Beef

Entry

Click here for the requirements to bring cattle into Indiana.

Pre-entry Permit

Cattle are required to have a pre-entry permit before entering Indiana. Permits may be obtained online or over the phone.

Pre-Entry Permit Online

Call BOAH toll-free at: 877-747-3038, Mon-Fri from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Exhibition

Indiana Exhibition Requirements

H5N1 Influenza in Cattle

Biosecurity Recommendations

Situation Updates & Guidance

Movements Out of Indiana

Before moving animals to another state, always call the state-of-destination for that state's requirements. Click here for a list of other state animal health offices.

NOTE: Official ID is required for: dairy cattle of all ages, beef cattle 18 months of age and older, and all cattle going to exhibitions. Breed tattoos and registration numbers are NOT valid ID for interstate movement, because Indiana has no reciprocal agreements with other states.

Disease Information

Indiana requirements for brucellosis vaccination:
Calves shall be vaccinated only by a licensed, Category II accredited veterinarian with an approved reduced dose vaccine, while between 4 - 10 months of age (120 - 299 days of age).

Foot-and-Mouth Disease