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Ferrets

Ferrets

Coming into Michigan from Another State (import)

Note: if you are planning to exhibit an animal of this type, there may be additional rules. View exhibition rules here.

  1. Ferrets must have an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) filled out by a United States Department of Agriculture accredited veterinarian in the animal's state of origin.
  • Please note that Michigan does not issue entry permits for ferrets to be imported.  Therefore, no permit number is required to be written on the interstate certificate of veterinary inspection.
  1. Ferrets under 6 weeks of age must not be imported into Michigan unless brought in with their mother.
  2. Ferrets eight weeks of age or older must be currently vaccinated against distemper. The disease vaccinated against, (i.e., distemper), date of vaccination, and (if possible) date of expiration must be listed on the CVI. 
  3. Ferrets over 12 weeks of age must be currently vaccinated against rabies. The disease vaccinated against, (i.e., rabies), date of vaccination, and (if possible) date of expiration must be listed on the CVI. 

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Exhibition (Show, Fair, Demonstration or Display) Requirements

  1. There are no specific requirements for ferrets moving within the state for exhibition.
  2. For ferrets being imported from out of state for exhibition:
    • Ferrets must have an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) filled out by a United States Department of Agriculture accredited veterinarian in the animal's state of origin.
    • Ferrets under six weeks of age cannot be imported into Michigan, unless brought in with their mother.
    • Ferrets eight weeks of age or older must be currently vaccinated against distemper. The disease vaccinated against, (i.e., distemper), date of vaccination, and (if possible) date of expiration must be listed on the CVI. 
    • Ferrets over 12 weeks of age must be currently vaccinated against rabies. The disease vaccinated against, (i.e., rabies), date of vaccination, and (if possible) date of expiration must be listed on the CVI. 
  3. All ferrets over 12 weeks of shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
  4. Ferrets cannot be sold or distributed in Michigan unless a ferret health advisory sheet is provided.
  5. Contact the exhibition authorities for any additional requirements.

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Moving within Michigan (intrastate)

Note: if you are planning to exhibit an animal of this type, there may be additional rules. View exhibition rules here.

There are no specific requirements for intrastate movement.

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Leaving Michigan to go to Another State (export)

Please contact the state of destination. AHO contact information by State.

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International Movement

The State of Michigan has no specific requirements for ferrets moving from a different country into the state. Please visit USDA's pet travel website to check for requirements from other agencies.

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