Wisconsin Import Requirements 11/2006         WISCONSIN AQUACULTURE VETERINARIANS    (pdf)

What does this mean for imports to Wisconsin?

    As before the Federal Order, it is the importers responsibility to contact us to determine what we require to import to our state.  For example, if the import is for walleye (a VHS susceptible species) from Minnesota they need to  contact Wisconsin's regulating authority, our Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) to get the requirements for VHS testing.  Then they need to use an aquaculture veterinarian or fish  health inspector to submit appropriate samples to a laboratory that is approved by DATCP for VHS testing.  Then based on the results of the VHS testing they issue a health certificate and submit an original copy to DATCP.  Then DATCP will review the certificate along with the request for import and a Veterinary Fish Health Assessment Report.  We will grant or deny an application for a Fish Import Permit within 30 days after receiving a completed application.  For information on applying for a Fish Import Permit, click here http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agriculture/animals/movement/fish.jsp


For further Information Contact:

Myron J. Kebus, M.S., DVM
State Fish Health Veterinarian
Division of Animal Health
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, T & CP
2811 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 224-4876
(608) 224-4871 fax

 

WISCONSIN AQUACULTURE VETERINARIANS    (pdf)