ATCP 10.82(2)(2) Import permit. No person may import an exotic ruminant into this state without an import permit under s. ATCP 10.07 (2). ATCP 10.82(3)(a)(a) Except as provided under par. (b), no person may import an exotic ruminant into this state unless the exotic ruminant tests negative on a tuberculosis test that is approved by the department for that species of exotic ruminant. The test shall be conducted not more than 60 days prior to the import date. ATCP 10.82 NoteNote: Information regarding approved tuberculosis testing of specific species may be found by contacting the department at the following address:
ATCP 10.82 NoteWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Animal Health
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Phone: (608)224-4872
ATCP 10.82(3)(b)(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to an exotic ruminant imported directly to an institution accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums. An animal imported to an accredited institution under this paragraph may not be moved to any place in Wisconsin that is not an accredited institution unless the animal tests negative on a tuberculosis test approved for that species by the department. The test shall be conducted not more than 60 days before the animal is moved. ATCP 10.82(4)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may import an exotic ruminant into this state unless the animal tests negative on a brucellosis test conducted not more than 30 days prior to the import date. ATCP 10.82(4)(b)1.1. An exotic ruminant imported directly to an institution accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums. An exotic ruminant imported to an accredited institution under this paragraph may not be moved to any place that is not an accredited institution under this paragraph, unless the exotic ruminant tests negative on a brucellosis test conducted not more than 30 days before the exotic ruminant is moved. ATCP 10.82 HistoryHistory: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06; CR 11-048: am. (2) Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12; CR 13-058: am. (3) (b), (4) (b) Register March 2014 No. 699, eff. 6-1-14; CR 15-092: r. (3) (c), renum. (4) (b) to (4) (b) (intro.) and 1. and am., cr. (4) (b) 2. Register July 2016 No. 727, eff. 10-1-16; CR 18-085: am. (3) (b) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20. ATCP 10.83ATCP 10.83 Ratites; imports. No person may import a ratite into this state unless both the following apply: ATCP 10.83(2)(2) The ratite is accompanied by a valid certificate of veterinary inspection. A certificate of veterinary inspection is not required if the ratite is imported directly from a federal quarantine facility. ATCP 10.83 NoteNote: The department recommends, but does not require, that every ratite imported into Wisconsin be isolated on the recipient’s premises for at least 14 days, and that the bird be tested for avian influenza before being allowed to commingle with other ratites or poultry.
ATCP 10.83 HistoryHistory: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06. ATCP 10.84(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may import a wild animal to this state unless all of the following apply: ATCP 10.84(1)(a)2.2. The animal is accompanied by a valid certificate of veterinary inspection. ATCP 10.84 NoteNote: Domestic animals are subject to other import regulations under this chapter.
ATCP 10.84(2)(2) Harmful wild animals. The department may not issue a permit under s. ATCP 10.07 (2) for a wild animal import requiring department of natural resources authorization under s. 169.11 (1) (c), Stats., unless the department of natural resources has given that authorization. ATCP 10.84(3)(3) Imports prohibited. Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may import any of the following animals to this state: ATCP 10.84(4)(4) Exemptions. The department may issue an import permit under s. ATCP 10.07 (2) for an animal identified in sub. (3) if all of the following apply: ATCP 10.84(4)(b)1.1. The animal is imported directly to an institution accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums, or to a wildlife exhibition licensed by USDA. ATCP 10.84(4)(b)2.2. The animal is imported directly to a research facility that, in the department’s judgment, is a bona fide research facility. ATCP 10.84(4)(b)3.3. The animal is imported directly to a veterinary facility for treatment, provided that the animal is returned to its place of origin immediately after treatment and there is no change of ownership while the animal is in this state. ATCP 10.84(4)(b)4.4. The animal is returning directly to its place of origin in this state following veterinary treatment in another state, provided there was no change of ownership while the animal was outside this state. ATCP 10.84 HistoryHistory: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06; CR 13-058: am. (4) (b) 1. Register March 2014 No. 699, eff. 6-1-14; CR 18-085: am. (4) (b) 4. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20. ATCP 10.85ATCP 10.85 South American camelids; imports. No person may import a South American camelid into this state unless the South American camelid is accompanied by a valid certificate of veterinary inspection. The certificate shall include the official individual identification of the South American camelid. ATCP 10.86(1)(1) Certificate of veterinary inspection. No person may import an elephant into this state unless a valid certificate of veterinary inspection accompanies the animal. The certificate shall include the following information: ATCP 10.86(3)(a)(a) Except as provided under par. (b), no person may import an elephant into this state unless the elephant tests negative on a tuberculosis test that is approved by the department. At least one approved tuberculosis test shall be conducted not more than 365 days prior to the import date. ATCP 10.86 NoteNote: To obtain a list of tuberculosis tests approved for elephants, contact the department at the following address:
ATCP 10.86 NoteWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Animal Health
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Phone: (608) 224-4872
ATCP 10.86(3)(b)(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to an elephant imported directly to an institution accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums. An animal imported to an accredited institution under this paragraph may not be moved to any place in Wisconsin that is not an accredited institution unless the animal tests negative on a tuberculosis test approved by the department. The test shall be conducted not more than 365 days before the animal is moved. ATCP 10.86(4)(4) Owner statement regarding tuberculosis exposure. No person may import an elephant into this state without a written statement by the owner specifying that the elephant has not been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis within 5 years prior to the date of import. If the elephant has been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis within 5 years prior to the date of import, the person may not import the elephant into this state unless the elephant has met additional tuberculosis testing requirements specified by the state veterinarian. ATCP 10.86 HistoryHistory: CR 15-092: cr. Register July 2016 No. 727, eff. 10-1-16; CR 18-085: am. (3) (b) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20. ATCP 10.87(1)(1) Organizer responsibilities. The organizer of a fair or exhibition shall do all of the following: ATCP 10.87(1)(a)(a) Comply with this section, and ensure that all exhibitors comply. ATCP 10.87(1)(b)(b) Obtain, review, and keep in writing all of the information required under sub. (2) (b). The organizer may keep the written information in electronic form. The organizer shall keep the information for at least 5 years, and shall make it available to the department for inspection and copying upon request. ATCP 10.87(1)(c)(c) Appoint a licensed veterinarian to conduct a daily inspection of the exhibited animals, if the fair or exhibition lasts for more than 24 hours. ATCP 10.87 NoteNote: A “fair,” as defined in s. ATCP 10.01 (41), means a state, county, or district fair. An “exhibition,” as defined in s. ATCP 10.01 (37), means an organized fair, swap meet, rodeo, trail ride, show, or other organized event at which animals owned by different persons are brought together and exhibited on the same premises. An “exhibition” does not include any of the following: ATCP 10.87 Note• An animal market.
ATCP 10.87 Note• An exhibition operated by an institution accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums.
ATCP 10.87 Note• A wild animal exhibition operated pursuant to a permit from the Wisconsin department of natural resources.
ATCP 10.87(1)(d)1.a.a. A record of any swine that were transported directly to a slaughtering establishment. ATCP 10.87(1)(d)1.b.b. A record of any swine that were transported to an animal market where all the animals sold at the market sale for that day were shipped directly to a slaughtering establishment. ATCP 10.87(1)(d)2.2. The organizer shall keep the records required under subd. 1. in written or electronic form, keep the records for at least 5 years, and make the records available to the department for inspection and copying upon request. ATCP 10.87(2)(2) Exhibitor responsibilities. A person who exhibits an animal at a fair or exhibition shall do all of the following: ATCP 10.87(2)(a)(a) Comply with applicable requirements under this chapter related to the movement and exhibition of animals. ATCP 10.87(2)(b)(b) Provide all of the following to the organizer of the fair or exhibition: ATCP 10.87(2)(b)2.2. The number, type, description and official individual identification, if official individual identification is required under this chapter, of animals exhibited. If official individual identification is not required, identifying information of animals exhibited, including number, type, and description. ATCP 10.87(2)(b)3.3. Appropriate and reliable documentation to show compliance with disease testing and other health requirements under this chapter. ATCP 10.87 NoteNote: Documentation may include certificates of veterinary inspection or other appropriate and reliable documentation.
ATCP 10.87(2)(b)4.4. The livestock premises code, if any, of the premises from which the animals originate. ATCP 10.87(2)(b)5.5. Appropriate and reliable documentation to show that the animals were lawfully imported or moved to the fair or exhibition. ATCP 10.87(3)(a)(a) No person may exhibit swine at a fair or exhibition unless the swine are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection. The certificate shall certify that the veterinarian has inspected the entire herd of origin within the past 30 days and that no apparent disease was present at the time of inspection. The certificate shall also include a report of test results, herd classification, or other health information that the exhibitor relies upon to document compliance with this subsection. ATCP 10.87(3)(b)(b) No person may exhibit any breeding swine at a fair or exhibition unless the exhibitor documents one of the following: ATCP 10.87(3)(b)1.1. The swine tested negative for pseudorabies in a pseudorabies test performed not more than 30 days before the person moves the swine to the fair or exhibition. ATCP 10.87(3)(b)2.2. The swine originate from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd or a qualified pseudorabies negative grow-out herd in this state. ATCP 10.87(3)(b)3.3. The swine originate from a state or area that the federal bureau has currently designated as a pseudorabies stage IV or V state or area.
