Shipment may be moved on the approved veterinarian's test, but any discrepancies disclosed by the laboratory shall be immediately reported to the State Veterinarian of North Dakota. Permits are required for all calves under 4 months of age - permits issued only to import calves for own use and not for resale within 60 days. Purchaser must transport calves into North Dakota. Calves accompanying dams are exempt from this requirement. In lieu of dipping, treatment with ivermectin injection administered by a licensed accredited veterinarian in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture, guidelines for veterinary services, found in 9 CFR, Part 73 is acceptable.
Dairy cattle are exempt from dipping requirements.
No female cattle over 12 months of age can be imported into North Dakota, unless they have been officially calfhood vaccinated against brucellosis and are properly identified as such by the presence of an official vaccination ear tattoo, or each animal must be accompanied by a copy of the original vaccination certificate, and each animal must be bearing the breed registration tattoo which is recorded on the accompanying vaccination certificate to replace the original vaccination ear tag. No test required on cattle from Class Free states which reciprocate or Certified Brucellosis Free herds. Bulls over 18 months of age. Negative test within 30 days. Applies to Class A States.