KDA Issues Movement Order For Lactating Dairy Cattle

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) Division of Animal Health has issued an order on the movement of lactating dairy cattle into and within the state in response to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) occurrences affecting dairy cattle. The order went into effect at 12:00 p.m. April 22, 2024, and requires special permits to move lactating dairy cows. The basics of the order are:      

• All lactating dairy cattle moving into and within Kansas will require a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) with a pre-movement permit. 
• CVI shall contain a statement affirming the premises of origin has not had cows exhibit H5N1 consistent clinical signs within the last 30 days. 
• If the above statement cannot be affirmed, the permit request will be referred to a KDA veterinarian for a risk assessment.