Health requirements for admitting Waterfowl into California
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian is required prior to entry. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection must state: "Flock of origin has been inspected and is free from and has had no exposure to duck virus enteritis."
A permit from the Animal Health Branch is no longer required, effective May 1, 2008.
Waterfowl must be shipped in previously unused or clean and disinfected containers.
Contact us for more information:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal Health and Food Safety Services, Animal Health Branch
1220 N Street, Room A-107
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (916) 654-1447
Fax: (916) 653-2215
or send an email to: ahbfeedback@cdfa.ca.gov