Dairy cattle compliance,
explained clearly.
Practical guides on interstate movement, federal regulations, disease testing, and CVI preparation. Written for producers and the veterinarians who support them.
Interstate Movement
Everything you need to know about moving cattle across state lines.
The Complete Guide to Interstate Cattle Movement (2026)
Everything you need to know about moving cattle across state lines: federal requirements, CVIs, state-by-state rules, and step-by-step preparation. Covers 9 CFR Part 86, the ADT rule, and the 840 RFID mandate.
How to Prepare a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
A producer's guide to the CVI process. What your vet needs from you, what information goes on the certificate, common rejection reasons, electronic vs. paper CVIs, and the 7-year record retention requirement.
What Happens If Your Cattle Are Rejected at a State Border
Border enforcement, common rejection reasons, quarantine procedures, the real costs of a rejected shipment, and how to prevent it. Real-world scenarios and a pre-movement checklist.
Regulations & Compliance
Federal rules, state requirements, and disease testing.
Understanding the USDA ADT Rule
The Animal Disease Traceability framework explained. How the 2024 HPAI crisis accelerated enforcement, what the 840 RFID mandate means for your herd, and how to get compliant before your next interstate movement.
Disease Testing Requirements by State
A practical breakdown of disease testing requirements for interstate cattle movement. Which states require what, validity periods, exemptions by age and sex, and what to do when a test comes back positive.
HPAI and Dairy Cattle
H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle: clinical signs, federal testing requirements, biosecurity, the 840 RFID mandate connection, and what to do if you suspect HPAI in your herd.
Herdscripting & Treatment
Veterinary protocols, drug management, and compliance.
Tools & Technology
Tags, software, platforms, and identification systems.
How to Order and Apply 840 RFID Ear Tags
Step-by-step guide to ordering, applying, and managing official USDA 840 RFID ear tags. Approved manufacturers, Premises ID, proper application technique, and cost-share programs.
How to Export from DairyComp 305
Step-by-step guide to exporting animal data from DairyComp 305 for interstate movement preparation. COWFILE command, CSV format, column definitions, and uploading to the Movement Prep Tool.
Dairy Cattle Identification Systems Explained
A single dairy cow carries 15-20+ separate ID numbers across federal, breed, genomic, herd management, DHIA, cooperative, and technology systems. What each one is, who assigns it, and why fragmentation causes compliance failures.
Electronic CVI Platforms
How electronic health certificates work, GlobalVetLink vs. USDA VSPS, why eCVIs are replacing paper, which states are moving to eCVI-only, and tips for producers.
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