Indiana Entry Health Requirements: Camelids
The following is a summary of Indiana's animal health laws governing the transportation of camelids, such as camels, llamas, and alpacas, into Indiana. Indiana's camelid identification and movement laws can be viewed in more detail in 345 IAC 1-2.6-8, 345 IAC 1-3-4, and 345 IAC 7-5-9. For additional information, contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health Cattle & Ruminant Division at (317)544-2397 or toll free at (877)747-3038, or click here to submit an e-mail inquiry.
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
Required, with the following exceptions:
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Animals moved directly to an approved livestock facility
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Animals consigned for immediate slaughter
Must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within the thirty (30) days immediately prior to the animal entering Indiana.
New World Screwworm Infested Zones Requirements
Camelids coming from designated New World screwworm infested zones must also meet the following entry requirements:
- Be accompanied by an animal movement certificate (provided by state-of-origin) approved by the state-of-origin and BOAH prior to shipment.
- Be inspected by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 5 days of departure and obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) issued within 5 days of movement to Indiana. The CVI must document application of an effective treatment for NWS applied within 14 days of movement, unless going directly to slaughter.
Indiana Animals Returning to Indiana: Animals leaving Indiana for exhibitions or other temporary movements may return to Indiana on the same CVI used for travel if:
- The CVI is still valid (less than 30 days) and
- The animal has not traveled into an NWS infested zone.
Animal Identification
Official identification is required for all camelids for exhibition.
Official identification options for camelids include the following:
- Physical description of the animal including: name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings, cowlicks, scars, blemishes, biometric measures, etc.
- Digital photographs sufficient to identify the individual animal
- Official ear tag
- Tattoo
- USDA-approved electronic implant (microchip)
If a CVI is completed for a movement other than to an exhibition, the CVI must, at minimum, include a physical description sufficient to identify the individual animal, although use of an official ID is also permitted.
Testing
None required
Vaccination
None required
Exhibition
If the animal is to be entered in a livestock exhibition in Indiana, see the Indiana exhibition requirements.
