WAC 16-54-032   Certificate of veterinary inspection -- Required information.  (1) A certificate of veterinary inspection must contain the following information:

     (a) An entry permit, when required, that includes the physical addresses of the premises of origin and destination;

     (b) Date of inspection;

     (c) Names and addresses of the consignor and consignee;

     (d) Shipment information, including:

     (i) Origin of shipment;

     (ii) Anticipated shipment date; and

     (iii) Number of animals in the shipment;

     (e) Certification that the animals are free from clinical signs or known exposure to any infectious or communicable disease;

     (f) Test or vaccination status, when required;

     (g) Description of each animal by:

     (i) Identifying species;

     (ii) Breed;

     (iii) Age;

     (iv) Sex of the animal;

     (v) Color; and

     (vi) Tag, tattoo, microchip, USDA-approved RFID (radio frequency identification device) ear tag, or other official method of identification, including ownership brands.

     (2) All certificates of veterinary inspection must be reviewed by the animal health official of the state of origin and a copy must be immediately forwarded to:


     Washington State Department of Agriculture

     Animal Services Division

     1111 Washington Street S.E.

     P.O. Box 42577

     Olympia, Washington 98504-2577.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 08-14-057, § 16-54-032, filed 6/25/08, effective 7/26/08. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 07-14-056, § 16-54-032, filed 6/28/07, effective 7/29/07.]