State Regulations & Restrictions
on Caged Birds
All 50 states, Puerto Rico and Guam require a
health certificate issued by a veterinarian for entry for all birds coming into
their state.
The following is supplied for
informational purposes only and is in no way intended or reported to be an
official policy of any state contained herein. Due to the unknown and
unpredictable nature of contagious disease all information is subject to
change without notice. ALL SHIPPERS OF EXOTIC BIRDS SHOULD CONTACT THE STATE
VETERINARIAN IN BOTH THE STATE RECEIVING THE BIRD(S) AS WELL AS ALL STATES THE
BIRD(S) MUST TRAVEL THROUGH PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
Please
note that the State of Hawaii PROHIBITS the entry of all species of parrotlets
into their state. They are illegal to own in the state. Hawaii is the only state
that prohibits parrotlets within its borders.
States marked with an (*)
indicate they were contacted regarding their specific END policy but did not
respond.
Alabama – * All birds brought into the
State shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
stating that the animals are healthy, free from symptoms of infectious or
contagious disease.
Alaska – Prohibits
all poultry, poultry products and other avian species and products which
originate from or are transported through any quarantine.
Birds from non-quarantine areas will be handled on a case by case basis.
Pet Birds imported into Alaska must be accompanied by an Official Health
Certificate from the state of origin. Some species of birds require a permit
from Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Arizona – No birds of any
kind, alive or dead, may enter the state originating from any quarantine zone.
Birds from non-quarantined areas may enter state with vet issued health
certificate 30 days prior to entry. All vehicles transporting bird(s) from CA or
NV will stop for inspection at Arizona-Port-of Entry inspection station. Must
provide state inspector with health certificate stating bird(s) is healthy and
does not originate in a quarantine zone.
Poultry
or bird events, such as exhibits, shows, auctions, competitions, or other public
displays
of birds of any type are prohibited in an Arizona county under quarantine.
A promoter of a poultry or bird event in an Arizona county not under quarantine
shall immediately inform the State Veterinarian by mail, fax, or e-mail of a
scheduled event. The notification shall include the contact name, mailing
address, physical location of the event and daytime telephone number.
Arkansas – No animal, including poultry
or birds of any species, that is affected with or that has been recently exposed
to any infectious, contagious or communicable disease or that originates from a
quarantined area, or area of lesser disease status, shall be shipped or in any
manner transported or moved into Arkansas until written permission for such
entry is first obtained from the State Veterinarian. Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days, and entry permit required for all
psittacine species.
California – No birds
of any kind, live or dead, may enter the state originating from any quarantine
zone without a permit. Birds may be shipped from quarantine zone with permit.
Birds outside quarantine zone may be shipped with health certificate. Birds not
originating from quarantine zones may enter the state with a health certificate
confirming health status and not originating in a quarantine zone. All poultry
shows and poultry/game bird displays have been cancelled.
Colorado - *
Psittacine birds are under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Department of
Agriculture. A certificate of veterinary inspection and/or a permit shall
accompany the shipment. No animal affected with or recently exposed to any
infectious or contagious disease, or which originated from a quarantined herd or
area, shall be shipped or in any manner transported into the State of Colorado.
Permits for entry and information regarding office hours and availability of
entry permits during evenings and weekends may be obtained from the office of
the: Colorado State Veterinarian
Connecticut – *All psittacine birds must
be accompanied by one copy of an official interstate health certificate. One
copy of such certificate shall be forwarded to the Connecticut State
Veterinarian. The official interstate health certificate and all copies thereof
shall have included thereon an import permit number obtained from the
Commissioner of Agriculture (860) 713-2504. Birds originating in herds or flocks
under quarantine, for any reason are not eligible for entry
Florida – Due to the recent outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease in accordance to Chapter 5C-3.002(2) and 5C-3.012(2), the State of Florida will not be permitting or otherwise granting permission for the importation of any poultry, chicks, turkeys, quail, pheasants, pigeons, peafowl, waterfowl, pet birds and other domestic fowl used for commercial, exhibition, breeding or personal use originating from the following
state(s):
California
Effective immediately, we are requesting that any/all of the above referenced domestic/non-domestic fowl or their by-products from the above states attempting to enter Florida be denied access.
Also,
no poultry or byproducts may be imported from any state with a confirmed
outbreak of Avian Influenza. Exotic/caged birds may be imported on a case by
case basis as determined by the State Veterinarian.
Georgia - Restrictions on the movement of birds or poultry products will pertain only to the remaining state or federally quarantined areas.
No live poultry, poultry products or exotic/caged birds originating from a
county with confirmed avian influenza may enter Georgia for any purpose.
Guam - *When the laws and
regulations of the Territory of Guam pertaining to the movements and health of
birds into the Territory of Guam are more restrictive than the laws and
regulations of the Federal Government, the laws and regulations of the Territory
shall take precedence and, when the laws and regulations of the Federal
Government are more restrictive, the Federal laws and regulations shall take
precedence. Importation of animals and hatching eggs requires an entry permit
valid for 30 days from the Department of Agriculture, Government of Guam. All
applications for a permit must be directed to Department of Agriculture, P.O.
Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96910. All birds must have, upon entering the Territory of
Guam, an official health certificate approved by the Chief Livestock Sanitary
Officer, State Veterinarian or Federal Veterinarian at the State of Origin. The
certificate shall be issued within ten (10) days prior to shipment: attesting
that accredited veterinarian examined flock of origin and found it to be free
from ectoparasites and symptoms of transmissible diseases or evidence of recent
exposure thereto. Must include leg band numbers and scientific name of pet
birds. All shipments shall be in either new containers or in those than have
been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to the satisfaction of the accredited
veterinarian issuing the health certificate. No livestock, poultry, birds or
other animals that are affected with or have been exposed to an infectious,
contagious or communicable disease or ectoparasites or which originated in an
area under State or Federal quarantine shall be permitted to be introduced into
Guam.. Any birds upon entering the Territory of Guam are subject to immediate
quarantine, test or treatment at the owner's or importer's expense. If such
animals are found to be affected, a carrier of or been recently exposed to any
infectious, contagious or communicable disease, they shall be returned to their
point of origin or destroyed and disposed of as directed by the Director of
Agriculture or his authorized representative. The Government of Guam in no way
shall render any compensation for any animals so destroyed.
Hawaii - Please note that the State of
Hawaii PROHIBITS the entry of all species of parrotlets into their state. They
are illegal to own in the state. Hawaii is the only state that prohibits
parrotlets within its borders. For END, continues to require USDA permits for movement of birds out of quarantine zones or counties that still have quarantine areas. There are no restrictions on non-quarantine counties. There are no restrictions for any of the other States.
All birds entering Hawaii must meet entry requirements given in chapter 4-19 "Poultry and Birds."
Import restrictions on birds were imposed in September 2002 to
prevent West Nile virus. The
Department must monitor and inspect
every bird shipment. All bird importers must apply for import permits, have
their shipments inspected upon arrival at the Honolulu International Airport,
and be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an
accredited veterinarian. Bird shipments lacking the required documentation are
rejected and returned to the point of origin.
Idaho - No avian species,
live or dead, originating from areas under quarantine for, or considered to be
affected with, Exotic Newcastle Disease in the states of Arizona, California or
Nevada, will be allowed entry into the state of Idaho. Every vehicle
transporting birds must stop at an Idaho Port-of-Entry inspection station and
provide the inspector with an original health certificate issued by an
accredited veterinarian showing the bird(s) are healthy and did not originate
from areas under quarantine for, or considered to be affected with, Exotic
Newcastle Disease in the states of Arizona, California or Nevada.
Illinois
- Currently the rules apply only to "the importation of
all members of the avian species or avian products that have originated from or been transported through any area where Exotic Newcastle Disease
has been diagnosed and has been quarantined by any state, federal or tribal
agency".
The Bureau of Animal Health will no longer have authority over this once the quarantines are lifted in all areas. As long as an area is under
quarantine, Illinois law forbids the entry of any avian species.
In the future Illinois will be requiring permits on all pet and exotic birds
entering the state. The permits will be issued by the Bureau of Animal Welfare as they handle companion animals.
Direct questions regarding these movements to Carroll Imig, Bureau Chief for Animal Welfare.
All birds brought into the State shall be accompanied by an official
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that the animals are healthy, free
from symptoms of infectious or contagious disease.
Indiana - No
birds under quarantine or originating from a quarantine area may enter the State
of Indiana except those that have been approved for interstate shipment under
proper authorization and provisions of the Indiana State Veterinarian. All birds
must be accompanied by an official health certificate.
Iowa - No avian species,
avian products, poultry or poultry products originating from California, Nevada
and Arizona, areas considered to be endemic for Exotic Newcastle Disease, will
be allowed entry into Iowa. All birds
shipped or in any manner transported or moved into Iowa shall be accompanied by
a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Kansas – Bans
birds from the quarantined areas of California Nevada and Arizona. If
there is evidence of spread of Exotic Newcastle Disease in other areas of any of
the above mentioned states, will ban all imports of birds from the entire state
where spread of END is confirmed. Requires a certificate of veterinary
inspection on all imports and a statement by the issuing veterinarian that they
do not originate from a quarantined area.
Kentucky - * As regulated
by Title 9, Part 82 Code of Federal Regulations.
Louisiana – No person
my import or transport through the State any avian species, poultry, avian
product or poultry product that originated from or moved from or through any
geographical areas quarantined for END. The state of Louisiana will accept birds from any areas that are not under Quarentine for END by USDA and/or
any state.
Maine - Must obtain an import permit for
shipping pet birds into the State. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is
required for all shipments issued within 30 days previous to date of
importation. No domestic animals or poultry infected with or exposed to any
contagious or infectious disease, nor any domestic animals or birds from any
sick herd, flock or area under quarantine in any state or country shall be
imported into the State of Maine.
Maryland – Bans import
of birds from quarantine areas. Birds from non-quarantined areas are allows. Must have an approved Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection or permit and veterinary certification the birds did not originate in
a quarantine zone. A veterinary health certificate is required.
Massachusetts - No person
shall import poultry, including game birds, hatching eggs, birds customarily
used for household pets from California, Nevada or Arizona or that have
transited through those states. All birds must originate from healthy flocks and
premises. All identified cases of psittacosis will be traced to point of
origin and such sources will be quarantined if in Massachusetts or placed on a
list for USDA, US DPH action. Veterinary health certificate required.
Michigan - At
this time, handling approval for importation of birds
of any kind (exotic and pet birds, poultry, gamebirds, etc.) from
anywhere (not just from the quarantined areas) in the
states of California, Nevada and Arizona, on a case by case
basis. Anyone wishing to ship birds to Michigan from California,
Nevada or Arizona should contact Dr. Debbi A. Donch, Avian Program Manager with
the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Animal Industry Division by telephone,
(517) 335-4336, or by e-mail, donchd@michigan.gov. All
birds must be accompanied by one copy of the official certificate of veterinary
inspection.
Minnesota – Certificate
of veterinary inspection required if exotic Velogenic Viscerotropic Newcastle
Disease is known to exist in the United States. Currently, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health does not allow the
importation of birds used as household pets (parakeets, parrots, etc.) from an area or premises under a state or federal quarantine because of END.
Currently, there are no END movement restrictions of poultry, chicks, hatching eggs or adult poultry into Minnesota.
Mississippi – Health Certificates are required on all bird imports. No
poultry, exotic or pet birds, or any species affected with, or recently exposed
to any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, or that originated from a
quarantined area, shall be shipped or in any manner transported or moved into
the State of Mississippi, except those animals affected with such diseases which
are approved for interstate shipment by United States Department of Agriculture,
APHIS, Veterinary Services.
Missouri - * Asking poultry
producers and bird breeders to practice strict biosecurity measures and to not
import any birds from California, Arizona and Nevada. Psittacine birds, except
budgerigar, must have a certificate of veterinary inspection to enter Missouri.
Montana - Pet birds including those
traveling with owner must a health certificate and permit. Permits must be
obtained prior to shipment by contacting the Animal Health Division of the
Montana Department of Livestock and are required for all birds. Permits are
valid for 10 days from date of issue. Permits may be obtained by calling (406)
444-2976 or 444-2043. A veterinarian requesting a permit for animals entering Montana
under quarantine (to be retested at their destination) must provide the name of
the Montana veterinarian, at the time of the permit request, who will do
the quarantine release work for the importer. All special permission requests
must be requested prior to shipment and approved by one of the on-staff Montana
Department of Livestock veterinarians. Specific restrictions will apply
Nebraska - Movement of
any type of birds out of the quarantined areas in California, Nevada, or Arizona
is illegal. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be signed by an
accredited veterinarian who acknowledges the apparent absence of any infectious,
contagious, or otherwise transmissible disease in imported bird. Requests for
permits for entry, when required by these regulations, shall be made to the
Bureau, telephone number (402) 471-2351.
Nevada – All
quarantine zones have been released in the State of NV. No
birds of any kind, live or dead, may enter the state originating from any
quarantine zone without a permit. Movement of all birds within the quarantine
zones is prohibited. All birds must be accompanied by a health certificate.
Permission for entry of an exotic or wild bird into this state must be obtained
from the Department of Wildlife, P.O. Box 10678, Reno, Nevada 89510; telephone
number (775) 688-1500. All copies of health certificates, applications for
permits and requests for additional information relative to the provisions for
entry of birds should be addressed to the Director of the Division of Animal
Industry, State Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 11100, Reno, Nevada 89510;
telephone number (775) 688-1180.
New Hampshire - No bird customarily used as
a household pet shall be imported into the state of New Hampshire unless
accompanied by a permit and certificate of veterinary inspection. A permit shall
be issued by telephone or in writing by calling the New Hampshire Department of
Agriculture, Markets and Food. The accredited veterinarian shall certify the
following on the certificate of veterinary inspection that the birds and flock
of origin have been inspected and are free from all contagious and infectious
diseases and did not originate from a quarantined area for any contagious or
infectious disease of the species; and the number and species of birds in each
lot or shipment. One copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection shall
accompany shipment. Certificates of veterinary inspection shall be valid for 30
days
New Jersey –
Exotic Newcastle Disease Emergency Order - Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) is a foreign animal disease which is contagious, highly fatal viral disease affecting all species of birds. It is one of the most infectious diseases of poultry in the world. END is known to spread rapidly and can cause extremely high mortality rates, approaching 100% loss in poultry and game bird flocks. Movement of infected birds or contaminated materials or equipment can easily spread the disease.
Therefore, by authority of N.J.A.C 2:2-1.2, this order is issued the 2nd day of April, 2003, and is effective immediately in order to protect the health status of the New Jersey poultry industry, gamebird industry, pet bird and wild bird populations:
1. No avian species or avian products originating from or have transited through counties containing avian species diagnosed with END, and counties adjoining these infected counties, will be allowed entry into the state of New Jersey.
2. All live birds and hatching eggs of any avian species entering New Jersey must obtain a permit for entry that will appear on the original health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian. In addition, a statement that the bird(s) are healthy and did not originate from or have transited through counties containing poultry diagnosed with END, and counties adjoining these infected counties, must also appear on the health certificate. VS FORM 9-2 or 9-3 may be used in lieu of the health certificate. A Poultry Inspection Certificate may be used for live birds of any avian species entering a live poultry market in New Jersey, in lieu of a health certificate.
3. All live birds of any avian species being transported directly to a USDA recognized slaughterhouse or a slaughter-only livestock auction are exempt from obtaining a health certificate, but still must obtain a permit.
4. Permits may be obtained by contacting the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, at (609) 292-3965, Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
The only exceptions to this Order will be by written approval of the New Jersey State Veterinarian upon epidemiological evaluation and risk determination.
Nancy E. Halpern
______________________________________________
Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M., Director,
Division of Animal Health
All livestock and poultry moved into New Jersey must be in compliance with the
requirements contained for import of animals in the State of New Jersey, and
also meet all Federal Regulations, and must not be known to be infected with any
infectious or contagious disease, or exposure thereto.
Must have a health certificate issued by veterinarian. Birds classified
as an exotic or nongame species by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection require a permit prior
to importation.
Exempt species that do not
require permits: Budgerigar - Melopsittacus undulates, Cockatiel - Nymphicus
hollandicus, Peafowl - Pavo cristatus, Rock dove - Columba livia,
Canary - Serinus canaria, House sparrow - Passer domesticus,
European starling - Sturnis vulgaris, Zebra finch - Poephila guttatus,
Society finch - Lonchura domesticus, Emu - Dromaius novaehollandiae,
Ostrich - Struthio camelus, Greater rhea - Rhea Americana, Lesser
rhea - Pterocnemia pennata
Species requiring permits:
Red-fronted Parrot - Amazona viridigenalis, Turquoise-fronted Parrot - Amazona
aestiva, Yellow-cheeked Parrot - Amazona a. autumnalis, Half-moon
Conure - Aratinga canicularis eburnirostrum, Jenday Conure - Aratinga
jandaya, Sun Conure - Aratinga solstitialis, Nanday Conure - Nandayus
nenday, African/Timneh Gray Parrot - Psittacus erithacus, Macaws - Ara
spp. & Anodorhynchus spp. (Except endangered forms)
Potentially dangerous
species requiring permits: Ring-necked Parakeets - psittaculis spp., Monk
or Quaker Parakeets - myipsita spp., Patagonian Conures - Cyanoliseus
patagonus
New Mexico - * An
official health certificate is required for all animals including birds.
entering the state.
New York – At this time, pet birds which do not originate from a quarantined area
are required to have a health certificate and meet the requirements of the NY
Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC
prohibits certain types of wild caught birds moving into New York for purposes
of sale.
Anyone importing psittacine birds must contact New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation, Special Licensing Unit, 50 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY
12233-4752, Phone number (518) 457-0689. Official document of the state of
origin which provides complete information on each animal including health data,
tests, origin, destination and identification and which certifies that the
animals to be shipped meet New York State health requirements for importation
must be provided. Importation without health certificate or waybill illegal
regardless of purpose for which imported. Official copy of certificate must be
in the mails for delivery to Albany before the animals enter the State of New
York. Animals under quarantine or subject to quarantine cannot enter.
North Carolina – Asking
all bird owners including hobbyists and commercial growers, to monitor for this
disease. Bird owners and commercial growers should limit contact with other
birds or people who may have had contact with any avian species. If you own
birds that may have been transported from California, Nevada or Arizona within
the past eight weeks, please contact your local veterinarian or one of the
following NCDA&CS animal disease diagnostic laboratories specializing in
poultry diseases. No animal affected with, or recently exposed to, an
infectious or transmissible disease shall be imported into the state unless
accompanied by a permit from the State Veterinarian. All birds imported into the
state shall be accompanied by an official health certificate and permit.
Requests for permits for psittacine birds should be directed to the Rollins
Diagnostic Laboratory, (919) 733-3986. Health certificates for birds should be
mailed to Rollins Diagnostic Laboratory, P.O.Box 12223, Raleigh, NC 27605.
North Dakota – Permit and certificate of
veterinary inspection and negative tests for Newcastle disease and Psittacosis
within 30 days of importation or the following statement: "to my knowledge,
birds listed herein are not infected with Newcastle disease or Psittacosis and
have not been exposed to birds known to be infected with Newcastle disease or
Psittacosis within the past 30 days". All imported birds shall have a
numbered leg band.
Ohio – No non-domestic
animals may enter the state unless accompanied by a health certificate issued 30
days in advance of importation, is free from diseases contagious to humans and
animals and complies with state and Federal laws. The statement “to my
knowledge, birds listed herein are not infected with Newcastle Disease or
chlamyda, and have not been exposed
to birds known to be infected with Newcastle Disease within the last 30 days”,
shall be written on the health certificate of all psittacine birds entering the
state.
Oklahoma - Oklahoma recognizes the State/Federal quarantines
and will allow bird importations only from the non-quarantined areas.
No birds will be accepted for importation from any area under state or federal quarantine for END. This policy is the same as we have enforced in the past.
Oregon - No
live or dead bird of any type may be moved into Oregon from areas under
quarantine. The ban also covers poultry products, poultry waste, vehicles,
equipment, and other materials that could transmit the disease. Any bird coming
from anywhere else in California, Arizona and Nevada must have a certificate of
veterinary inspection (health certificate) within 24 hours of when it comes into
Oregon. All must have a certificate of veterinary inspection and an Oregon
import permit.
Pennsylvania – No special bans.
Follows the USDA protocols for quarantine release. Will
allow shipment of birds from quarantined zones (or USDA import facility) with
appropriate USDA permit. Birds outside quarantine zone must have health
certificate stating they did not originate from the quarantine zone. Birds and
their hatching eggs, may be imported provided the out-of-state consignor shall
mail a copy of the shipping invoice to the Director no later than 14 days after
export. An acceptable substitute for separate invoices for each consignee shall
be a single report mailed to the Director by the consignor listing all exports
to this Commonwealth during, but not exceeding, the most recent 14-day period.
Puerto Rico - * Whenever the laws and
regulations of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pertaining to health requirements
are more restrictive than those of the Federal Government, the laws and
regulations of the Commonwealth shall take precedence and, when the laws and
regulations of the Federal Government are more restrictive, the Federal laws and
regulations shall take precedence. No animal or fowl that is affected with or
has been exposed to an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease, or which
originated from a herd or area quarantined by a Territory, State, or the Federal
Government because of such disease shall be permitted to be introduced into
Puerto Rico. Each animal or fowl introduced into the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
shall be accompanied by a certificate issued and endorsed within 30 days of the
date of shipment. All birds may be quarantined immediately after entry into
Puerto Rico and submitted to such tests as directed by the Puerto Rico
Department of Agriculture. Livestock and poultry found in an unhealthy condition
upon arrival or during quarantine shall be destroyed without any compensation.
Livestock and poultry which are not accompanied by certificates issued,
endorsed, and containing the information required by these importation
regulations or not released by a veterinarian of the Puerto Rico Department of
Agriculture, shall not be permitted to leave the custody of the carrier.
Inspection shall be made immediately before shipment and the certificate
specifically should state that the birds were found free of Psittacosis or
Ornithosis. Exotic species of birds shall meet any requirements stipulated by
the Department of Natural Resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Rhode Island - No psittacine birds shall be
shipped into Rhode Island unless a permit is obtained from the Public Health
Veterinarian, Division of Agriculture, Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management prior to shipment. Permits shall be issued only if request for same
is accompanied by a certificate issued by a graduate, licensed veterinarian
certifying that all birds on the premises from which the shipment originates are
free from any symptoms of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.
Request for permits to import psittacine birds must contain the number and kind
of bird to be imported, origin and date of shipment, destination of shipment.
All psittacine birds must be leg banded.
South Carolina – All exotic animals, in
addition to a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must also meet any health
requirements for these diseases imposed upon domestic livestock unless otherwise
noted or waived by the State Veterinarian, and must have necessary approval from
other concerned state agencies. Each such animal must be individually and
permanently identified. Each such
animal must also have an entry permit issued by the State Veterinarian. At this
time, South Carolina is not accepting birds of any kind, due to the high
risk of Exotic Newcastle Disease.
Avian Influenza - The following
restrictions have been filed with the South Carolina Legislature effective at
12:00 Noon, Thursday, April 25, 2002. Poultry from states having flocks that
have tested positive for Avian Influenza are prohibited entry into South
Carolina for the purposes of exhibition or live bird sale until 30 days after
the last depopulation, cleaning and disinfection of the final confirmed Avian
Influenza premise in
the positive state. Poultry having participated in exhibitions conducted in a
positive state after March 1, 2002, must test negative for Avian Influenza prior
to participation in a South Carolina exhibition.
South Dakota - There is no
longer a ban on shipment of birds to So Dakota. A health certificate
and telephone permit number is required.
All nondomestic animals
require permits issued only by an Animal Industry Board veterinarian.
605-773-3321 for these requirements and permits. All livestock
entering South Dakota must have an official health certificate. Health
certificate and permit number. Permanent ID (tattoo, leg band, or microchip)
listed on health certificate and Pullorum tested (within 30 days of entry) OR
pullorum free state OR pullorum free flock
Tennessee – Bird importers must consult
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Chief of Game Management, P.O. Box 40747,
Melrose Station, Nashville, Tennessee 37204, for import requirements. No birds
may be shipped from an area under USDA or state quarantine.
Texas - Any birds that
are infected, exposed, or quarantined in any manner for an infectious,
contagious, or communicable disease may not enter the State unless given written
permission by the Executive Director of the Commission for each movement. The
certificate must indicate that the accredited veterinarian found the birds to be
free of symptoms or evidence of communicable disease and that all tests required
by the Commission were completed. A veterinary certificate is required to
accompany birds entering the State of Texas and is valid for 30 days.
U.S. Virgin Islands -
* Whenever the laws and regulations concerning the movements and health of birds
into the Virgin Islands are more restrictive than the laws and regulations of
the Federal Government, the laws and regulations of the Virgin Islands shall
apply in addition to those of the Federal Government. No birds that are affected
with or have been exposed to an infectious, contagious, communicable disease, or
ectoparasites or which originated in an area quarantined by a territory, State,
or the Federal Government because of such disease or parasites shall be
permitted to be introduced into the Virgin Islands except with a permit issued
by the Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture of the Virgin Islands. All
applications for a permit must be directed to the Office of the Director of
Veterinary Medicine Estate Lower Love Kingshill. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
00850. All livestock, poultry, birds, and other animals entering the Virgin
Islands under permit shall be consigned to an individual who is a resident of
the Virgin Islands or to a legal entity authorized by law to do business with
the Virgin Islands. The consignee shall hold the animals upon arrival until all
the provisions of the permit have been met. All permits shall be void 2 months
after issuance. All birds entering the Virgin Islands shall upon arrival remain
in the custody of the carrier pending an inspection and release by an authorized
veterinarian or a designated agent of the Department of Agriculture of the
Virgin Islands. All birds must have upon entering the Virgin Islands, an
official health certificate. Such certificate shall be approved by the chief
livestock sanitary officials, State Veterinarian, or Federal Veterinarian of the
State of origin. Such approval shall be indicated by his or her personal
signature which shall mean the animal(s) meet the Virgin Islands requirements. A
copy of this health certificate must be sent to the Director of Veterinary
Medicine, Department of Agriculture, Estate Lower Love, Kingshill, St. Croix,
U.S. Virgin Islands 00850. This certificate shall become void 30 days after
issuance. Any birds upon entering the Virgin Islands is subject to immediate
quarantine, test, or treatment as directed by the Virgin Islands Department of
Agriculture. Any birds that enter the Virgin Islands which are found to be
affected, a carrier of or been recently exposed to any infectious, contagious,
or communicable disease, shall be returned to its point of origin or destroyed
and disposed of as directed by the Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture or
his authorized representative, at the expense of the owner or importer. The
Government of the Virgin Islands in no shall render any compensation for any
animals so destroyed. All psittacine birds must a have a prior permit, issued by
the Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture, upon entry into the Virgin
Islands. The birds must also be accompanied by an official health certificate
stating that the birds are free from an infectious or contagious disease and did
not originate from a quarantined area for any infectious or contagious disease
of the species.
Utah – No birds are
allowed to be imported from the quarantined areas. Law enforcement
will stop and inspect any vehicle suspected of violating the quarantine.
All vehicles transporting birds shall stop at Utah Port of Entry and show proper
documentation. No psittacine birds shall be shipped into the state unless a
permit is obtained from the Department prior to importation. Request for a
permit must be made by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the birds are
free from any symptoms of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.
The request must also state the number and kinds of birds to be shipped, their
origin, date to be shipped and destination, all listed on the Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection.
Vermont - No
person shall import, or cause to be imported, into Vermont any domestic animal
which is under any state or federal quarantine due to the presence or suspected
presence of a contagious disease. Required documentation for importation: Import
Permit, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection dated within 15 days prior to the
date of importation. All psittacine birds imported into Vermont should be
identified by a metal band, implant or other approved identification which
identifies the breeder. Psittacine birds imported from outside the United States
must have a stainless steel USDA approved band. All imported psittacine birds
shall be inspected and found to be free of infectious, contagious, and
communicable diseases within 15 days immediately prior to entry into Vermont.
All imported psittacine birds shall be quarantined for 15 days immediately after
entry into Vermont and may be subject to post-entry test and examination. All
importers of psittacine birds shall keep records that indicate the origin and
date of shipment, the name and address of the breeder, the number of birds
shipped, and the name and address of the persons to whom the imported birds are
sold.
Virginia – People planning public shows or exhibitions should be vigilant for birds
from infected or suspect areas and exclude birds that may have participated in
events in California, Nevada or Mexico. Psittacine birds transported into
Virginia shall be confined immediately by their owner, custodian, or agent, to
an enclosure in absolute isolation from other birds, animals, and persons,
except for the absolute minimum contact necessary for their care. This
confinement shall continue for a minimum of 15 days. During this time, the birds
shall experience continuous and uninterrupted feeding with either a mash-type
feed, or a feed containing dehulled millet seed, containing 0.5 milligrams of
chlortetracycline per gram of feed or seed. An accredited veterinarian,
specifically authorized for direct supervision of such quarantine, shall notify
the State Veterinarian in writing when the birds have completed their isolation
period.
Each shipper of psittacine birds into the
Commonwealth of Virginia shall first secure an approval number from the State
Veterinarian of Virginia. This official approval number, along with the words
"Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Approved",
or equivalent, shall appear prominently on each shipping label or on each
package container used for transporting these birds into Virginia. A statement,
signed by a local or state professional livestock health official or public
health authority, attesting to the fact that all psittacine birds leaving the
address or premise specified on each application have been subjected to the same
or fully equivalent restrictions as to isolation and treatment as are specified;
and any additional information the State Veterinarian may require.. Applications
for approval numbers must be forwarded to the State Veterinarian for approval.
Approval numbers must be received by the shipper before shipment is made into
the Commonwealth of Virginia. Exceptions: The requirements for isolation and
treatment with chlortetracycline as shown in subsection A of this section shall
not apply to psittacine birds which have been issued an official approval
number. An approval number and legend as specified must appear on each shipping
label or container used for shipments into Virginia. Shipments made without
approval, or prior to the issuance of approval, will be subjected to the same
restrictions of confinement and treatment as birds from no approved sources. The
provisions of this section shall not apply to any psittacine birds passing
directly through the Commonwealth of Virginia in interstate commerce; nor to
psittacine birds brought into the Commonwealth of Virginia by a person who
intends to make his residence in Virginia; nor to any psittacine birds consigned
directly to a laboratory or institution authorized by law to conduct research,
teaching, or clinical studies within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Washington – Pet
birds cannot be imported if they originate from END quarantined areas. Washington
State's emergency rules prohibit any live birds coming from END quarantined
areas. Requires all operators of marts, shows, competition or other avian
event to notify the State Veterinarian in writing. All participants must certify
in writing their birds or equipment have not been in a quarantine zone.
Operators shall inform all participants in writing of WAC 16-54-155, current
quarantine for END and the risk of introducing END into Washington State. Psittacines
not originating within an Exotic Newcastle Disease quarantined area require:
1. A health certificate or
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by a licensed, accredited
veterinarian
2. The following statement must be written
on the health certificate of all psittacine birds-
"To my knowledge, birds listed herein are not infected with Exotic
Newcastle disease or Psittacosis and have not been exposed to birds known to be
infected with Exotic Newcastle disease or Psittacosis within the past 30
days."
The owner or the owner's representative must sign the statement.
3. A statement on the health
certificate that the bird has not been in the END quarantine zone in the last 30
days.
Certain birds have
been repeatedly associated with introductions of Exotic Newcastle Disease. While
in transit or while being offered for sale the following must be identified with
a numbered leg band or other approved method of identification:
1.
Yellow naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata)
2.
Mexican double yellow head parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix)
3.
Mexican red head parrot (Amazona viridigenalis)
4.
Spectacled Amazon parrot (Amazona albifrons albifrons)
5.
Yellow cheeked Amazon parrot (Amazona autumnalis autumnalis)
6.
Green conure (Aratinga holochlora, A. strenua, A. leucophthalums)
7.
Military macaw (Ara militaris)
8.
Lilac crowned Amazon parrot (Amazona finschi)
Bands may be
removed by the end purchaser or for medical reasons. A replacement band has to
be applied before the bird can be sold.
Additional
instructions for pet birds arriving in Washington State from an Exotic Newcastle
Disease quarantined area
USDA’s
END Task Force veterinarian enters the following criteria on the VS 1-27:
a.
If
a sick, dying or dead bird is received or arrives:
·
The
Washington State importer or bird owner must hire his/her own private licensed,
accredited veterinarian to examine the bird.
·
The
private veterinarian will contact WSU’s Avian Health and Food Safety Lab to
submit samples for testing. The
Washington State importer or bird owner is responsible for the private
veterinarian’s fees and any testing costs.
·
The
veterinarian will issue a written quarantine on any other birds in the household
or any others that arrived in the same shipment.
·
The
Washington State importer or bird owner will isolate all 7birds until the test
results come back negative and the written quarantine is released.
- If
the bird arrives healthy:
·
The
Washington State importer or bird owner is to keep the bird under house
quarantine for 30 days. During this
time, visitors should be carefully screened so that the bird has no contact with
other birds or people who own birds or poultry.
·
During
this 30-day isolation period, the Washington State importer or owner must report
any sick, dying or dead birds to his/her private veterinarian within 24 hours of
the bird showing signs of illness or if it dies.
Signs of illness include diarrhea, nasal discharge, discharge from the
eyes, ruffled feathers, lack of appetite, depression.
·
Refer
to “a” above if the bird shows signs of illness or dies.
·
After
30 days, the bird can be released from house quarantine if it has not shown
signs of illness.
West
Virginia - No person
shall import any bird that is from a flock that is known to be infected with
pullorum/typhoid or that is from an area under quarantine for Avian Influenza or
Viscerotropic Velogenic Newcastle Disease. The commissioner requires that any
bird that is imported into this state be accompanied by a statement completed
and signed by the owner of the bird upon entry into this state that the bird has
been free from disease for the 30 days prior to the importation of the bird and
did not originate from a flock known to be infected with pullorum/typhoid; and
United States Department of Agriculture Form 9-2 from the tester stating that
the birds have been tested for pullorum typhoid within 3 months prior to the
date of the importation; or a United States Department of Agriculture Form 9-3
from the tester indicating that the bird has originated from a flock that is not
infected with pullorum/typhoid.
Wisconsin – Determination
on a case-by-case basis. Requires
knowledge of bird origination and destination.
Will consult with State Veterinarians in affected states on specific
cases.
Wyoming - * A
Certificate of Veterinary Health Inspection is required on all Cage and Aviary
Birds entering Wyoming.
