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a. No brucellosis test is required. When using an ear tag, the tag must indicate the premises ID
2. Non-Bovine Brucellosis Class Free State, Region, or Zone and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state
a. Must have official vaccinates under 24 months old or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record
with vaccination dates recorded on the Interstate CVI, or Database. Contact the USDA at 410-349-9708 for ear tags.
b. Must be tested negative within 30 days before entry.
B. Maryland and Out-of-State Sheep
Tuberculosis: No additional requirements.
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States, Region or Zone
a. No tuberculin test required. C. Market Lambs
2. Modified Accredited Advanced or lower Tuberculosis Free Areas It is recommended that all lambs be slick shorn prior to entry
or States (Not TB Free) for inspection for club lamb fungus.
a. All cattle over 6 months of age shall comply with the
following: GOATS
• Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete A. All Goats: General Requirements
herd test was conducted within the past 12 months; Identification: Individual identification of each animal shall be
progeny from such herds born since that test may be by an official USDA Scrapie ear tattoo, or official MDA approved
imported without a tuberculin test, or metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner
• Any individual animal, over 6 months, entering Maryland provides the reader. Tattoos may be used when a registration
must have a negative tuberculin test within 60 days certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal.
before import. When using an ear tag, the tag must indicate the premises ID
• Status of herd and area must be shown on certificate. and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state
or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record
SWINE Database. Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If
A. Maryland Swine there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used.
Identification: Contact the USDA at 410-349-9708 for ear tags.
1. Swine shall be identified by an MDA approved official ear
tag, tattoo, or recognized breed ear notch. B. Maryland Goats
2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for barrows, crossbred Brucellosis: Maryland is a Brucellosis Class-Free State Brucellosis
gilts, and breeding swine. testing is not required for Maryland goats.
Brucellosis: Maryland is a Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis Tuberculosis: Maryland is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State.
testing is not required for Maryland swine. Tuberculin test is not required for Maryland goats.
Tuberculosis: Maryland is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State.
Tuberculin test is not required for Maryland swine. C. Out-of-State Goats
Immunization: Leptospirosis is recommended. Tuberculosis:
1. Accredited Tuberculosis-Free States, Region or Zone
B. Out-of-State Swine a. No tuberculin test required.
Identification: 2. Modified Accredited Advanced or lower Tuberculosis-Free
1. Individually identified by an MDA approved official ear tag, Areas or States (Not TB Free)
tattoo or recognized breed ear notch. a. All goats over 6 months of age shall comply with the
2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred following:
animals. • Goats must originate from herds in which all animals are
Brucellosis: All swine, expect barrows, 6 months of age and tested negative within past 12 months; progeny from
older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within such herds born since that test, may be imported without
30 days prior to exhibition entry, or originate directly from a a tuberculin test, or
validated brucellosis-free herd. • Any individual animal entering Maryland must have a
negative tuberculin test within 60 days before import.
Pseudorabies: Swine over 6 months of age shall be negative • Status of herd and area must be shown on certificate.
to an official test for Pseudorabies conducted within 30 days
prior to exhibition entry, or originate immediately and directly HORSES, PONIES, MULES, AND OTHER EQUIDAE
from a qualified Pseudorabies negative herd. A. All Equine: General Requirements:
Immunization: Leptospirosis is recommended. Identification: Individual identification shall include the fol-
lowing as applicable; name, registration number, tattoo or brand,
SHEEP breed, age, sex, color and markings if present.
A. All Sheep: General Requirements Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins): All equine for exhibition
Identification: Individual identification of each animal shall be shall be accompanied by a valid Coggins Test done within 12
by an official USDA scrapie ear tattoo or MDA approved official months prior to exhibition entry.
metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner
provides the reader. Ear tattoos may be used when a registration Self Certification Requirement and Exemption: An exhibitor’s
certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. Self-Certification of Animal Health is required for each equine