Animal Health Forms and Regulations
Animal Health Rules of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture
- Health Requirements for Admission and Transport of Livestock and Poultry (008-02-01)
- Poultry Hatchery and Baby Chick Inspection (008-02-02)
- Movement and Handling of Livestock at Fairs and Exhibitions (008-02-03)
- Removal of Identification from Livestock (008-02-04)
- Brucellosis Testing and Quarantine (008-02-05)
- Swine (008-02-06)
- Livestock Dealers (008-02-08)
- Livestock Markets (008-02-09)
- Horses and other Equidae (008-02-10)
- Handling Positive Equine Infectious Anemia Horses and Other Equidae (008-02-11)
- Dogs and Cats (008-02-12)
- Dog and Cat Dealers (008-02-15)
- General Poultry Requirements (008-02-16)
Entry Permits - Tennessee requires pre-entry permit numbers on swine and CWD susceptible cervidae entering the state. Permit numbers may be obtained from the Animal Health office at (615) 837-5120.
Health Certificate Forms and Coggins Test Forms - These forms are only issued to accredited veterinarians. Call (615) 837-5231 to order.
For additional Tennessee requirements, contact the Animal Health office at (615) 837-5120.
Requirements may vary from state to state. The USDA website provides information on each state's requirements.
Animals exported outside the United States are subject to federal regulations. Contact USDA, Veterinary Services for more information at (615) 781-5310.
July 11, 2024
Please review the Tennessee State Veterinarian's guidance for exhibition organizers regarding lactating dairy cattle here.
Please review the Tennessee State Veterinarian's guidance for exhibitors of lactating dairy cattle here.
Animal Health Regulations for Fairs, Shows, and Exhibitions
Letter to Organizers of Fairs, Shows, and Exhibitions
To promote the health of livestock in Tennessee and beyond, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has partnered with the UT Extension Service to provide the following flyers to outline health requirements and recommedations for livestock participating in fairs, shows, and exhibitions. Please feel free to download, print, and share.
Cattle Guidance
Swine Guidance
Sheep & Goat Guidance
Poultry Guidance
Equine Guidance
Any person who buys, receives, or assembles livestock for resale, either for such person's own account or that of another person, must obtain a license. If you have questions, email animal.health@tn.gov or call (615) 837-5120.
Application for Livestock Dealer License
a. Animal Health Chapter 0080-02-08 Livestock Dealers
b. Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-203
Application for Livestock Market License
a. Animal Health Chapter 0080-02-09 Livestock Markets
Do I need a permit or license to keep a wild or exotic animal?
Classifications of Animals
TWRA Rules and Regulations of Live Wildlife
Title VI Training (must be completed to submit an application)