All sheep and goats, except those for immediate slaughter, shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) and shall comply with the following:

Intact sheep and goats of dairy or exotic breeds used for breeding purposes require individual identification by an official USDA metal ear tag, brand, or tattoo recorded on the OCVI.

Are free of clinical signs of the diseases contagious foot-rot, keratoconjunctivitis, contagious ecthyma (Orf), scabies, and lice.

When originating from an area known to have scabies, must be dipped within ten (10) days immediately preceding the date of entry in a USDA approved dip, and maintained on absolutely clean premises until delivered to the final destination. Dairy goats and dairy sheep maintained separate from other sheep and goats are exempt from dipping when certified free of scabies on OCVI.

Dairy goats and dairy sheep over 6 months of age must be negative to an official tuberculin test and an official brucellosis test made within 30 days immediately preceding date of entry.

All sheep and goats for immediate slaughter shall be consigned to a recognized slaughtering establishment on either an OCVI or permit or waybill or inspection certification from federally inspected stockyards. In either instance, a copy shall accompany sheep and goats and a copy shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian of Mississippi.