Transporting Livestock into Hawaiʻi

Requirements for Importing Livestock to Hawai‘i

New World Screwworm was detected in the United States on June 3, 2026. Since then, there have been detections in cattle, a goat, a dog, and a sheep in Texas and New Mexico. Current information is available at:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
https://www.tahc.texas.gov/emergency/nws.html

All animals requiring a CVI for importation into Hawaii must have a certifying statement: “All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation.”

Select one of the following for more information and import requirements for a particular species:

Any exception to these requirements must have the prior approval of the Hawai‘i State Veterinarian or his approved staff veterinarian.

National database for Interstate Transport of Livestock:  https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/main/interstate-transport/

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Requirements for Intra-State Transport of Livestock

Movement of livestock within Hawai‘i utilizes two documents to aid in animal disease traceability.

ALERT – Quarantine Order 109 was amended on Feb. 13, 2026 and provides updated requirements for movement of sheep and goats intra-state. View the update at: https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2026/02/QO-No.-109B-Scrapie-Feb-2026-part-1-signed.pdf 

The Certificate of Livestock Ownership/Movement (DC-44) is a form that accompanies all movements of livestock.  Established in 1986 to assist law enforcement with investigations of livestock rustling and is provided to an officer upon request.  (HRS 142-29).

  • Paper forms are still available by contacting the Animal Industry Division (contact info below). Paper forms must be returned to the Animal Industry Division.
  • Harvest plants will request a copy of the form when livestock are presented.
  • Inter-island transport companies, such as Young Bros. will request copies to accompany shipment.

The Permit to Ship (DC-8) is a form used specifically to permit movement of livestock or products that are quarantined due to significant animal disease.

  • This form is only available in hardcopy form and is obtained by contacting the Animal Industry Division (contact info below).
  • Owners are required to provide movement information and animal descriptions. The multi-carbon document is only valid when signed by a Veterinary Medical Officer and issued by the Animal Industry Division.
  • The requirement for obtaining a Permit to Ship is communicated to operations through a quarantine hold order.

For questions regarding intra-state movement of livestock contact the Animal Industry Division:

Transport Requirements for Intra-State Carriers (via Air and Sea)

New rules were established in December 2023 for the intra-state transport of livestock. For information on the responsibilities of air and sea carriers, go to: https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/main/air-or-sea-vessel-carriers-transporting-cattle-sheep-goats-camelids-bison-and-water-buffalo/

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For additional information:

During office hours, for livestock, semen and embryos, & non-domestic animals call (808) 483-7113.

For information on dogs and cats, go to:  rabies quarantine information.

For birds, poultry, rabbits and other pets call (808) 837-8092 or click here to email

For emergency provisions, after hours, or on weekends, call (808) 837-8092.

Link to Animal Disease Control Branch information