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Wisconsin to require PRRS certificate

Effective March 1, swine entering Wisconsin must be accompanied by an import permit establishing the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) status of the herd of origin. The new import permit will have no cost to the producer.

The process involves the producer, veterinarian or clinic staff filling out the general import permit application form found at animalmovement.datcp.wi.gov and sending it along with the certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) for the animals to [email protected] or faxing to (608) 224-4871. A department veterinarian will review the CVI for the correct statement disclosing the PRRS status along with correct official identification.

Once approved, the permit number will be faxed back. The permit number should then be written on all copies of the CVI. This service is available 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM Monday through Friday. Permits are not issued after hours or on weekends or holidays, however blanket permits can be issued ahead of time for weekend sales. Call (608) 224-4874 for more information.