Delaware Administrative Code
Title 3 - Agriculture
900 - Poultry and Animal Health
904 - Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Animals
Section 904-4.0 - Official Health Certificate

4.1 An official health certificate is a legible record covering the requirements of the State of Delaware, accomplished on an official form from the state of origin and approved by the livestock sanitary official of the state of origin, and issued by a licensed, graduate, accredited veterinarian who is approved by the proper livestock sanitary official of the state of origin.

4.2 The health certificate shall contain the names and addresses of the consignor and the consignee, with an accurate description or identification of the animals and shall also indicate the health status of the animals involved, including results of required tests. Health certificates shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance.

4.3 All laboratory tests for brucellosis and other diseases of animals which are intended for interstate movements to Delaware shall be made in the official laboratory of the state of origin.

4.4 All livestock imported into the State of Delaware shall be accompanied by an approved official health certificate which must be attached to the waybill or shall be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle or person in charge of the livestock.

4.5 A copy of the approved official health certificate shall be forwarded to the State Veterinarian, Department of Poultry and Animal Health, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware, 19901, before the arrival of the livestock.