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IMPORTING SWINE TO HAWAII

 

Swine must meet the following requirements:
  • Permit required from The Division of Animal Industry, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, 99-941 Halawa Valley Street, Aiea, Hawaii, Zip Code 96701, prior to shipment. (808) 483-7113
  • Originate from a herd free of hog cholera, pseudorabies, or any other contagious disease. Herd of origin must be free of pseudorabies for at least 12 months prior to shipment.
  • Swine for slaughter must have ear tag, tattoo or slap brand.
  • Breeding and feeder swine must have individual ID, be tested and found negative to the serum neutralization test for pseudorabies and tested negative for swine brucellosis within 30 days before shipment.  In addition, swine moving to the island of Kauai must be tested and found negative to PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) within 30 days before shipment.  All swine not going directly to slaughter must be retested 30 days after arrival.
  • All swine, other than those for immediate slaughter, must undergo a period of 45 days quarantine after arrival.
  • Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must state 1) animals have not been fed raw garbage, and 2) free of external parasites.