to 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, at Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.An entry permit is not required for equine entering Illinois for single day trail rides.All animals (cattle, bison, swine, equine, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, cervids, poultry) entering Illinois for the purpose of livestock production or exhibition must be accompanied by an entry permit from the Department.Cattle consigned to approved stockyards or federally approved markets.Livestock consigned direct to slaughter.All livestock (cattle, bison, swine, equine, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, cervids) moving into Illinois shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian,.I have examined the premises of origin and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis.' All veterinarians issuing Certificates of Veterinary Inspection for livestock including equine, bovine, porcine, caprine, ovine, and cervidae transported into Illinois from any state with a confirmed diagnosis of vesicular stomatitis within the past 30 days must include the following statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: 'Vesicular stomatitis has not been diagnosed on the premises of origin within the past thirty days.Prior approval of interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is.No animal affected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease shall be moved into Illinois, except such shipments as are approved by the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, for interstate movement to recognized slaughtering establishments for immediate slaughter.Certificates and/or entry permit shall at all times during transit be in the possession of the transporter and available for inspection upon demand.All livestock entering Illinois, and consignments to Illinois auction markets, federally approved markets, and recognized slaughtering establishments shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and/or entry permit (refer to section on specific species for permit requirements).Livestock imports must meet Illinois requirements and be in compliance with Federal interstate regulations.Request for Permit To Import Cervidae Form (Allow 48 hours for processing)

Safety and Health Assistance for Ag Employers.Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA).

Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreements.

Livestock Management Facilities Program.

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