Livestock and poultry

Animal licensing, health, and sales information

Find information on the health, handling, buying, and selling of livestock and poultry in Connecticut. The Department of Agriculture (DoAg) provides resources for farmers, producers, and animal owners, including:

  • Animal health and disease prevention
  • Fair and animal exhibition requirements
  • Required licenses to produce, sell, and own these animals and their byproducts

Whether you handle poultry, cattle, or other livestock, find the tools to support your operation.

See how the State Veterinarian safeguards animal health  

Licenses, permits, and registration

For livestock and poultry

Bird or poultry importation permit 

Follow these steps to import pet birds and poultry into Connecticut.

Livestock importation permit 

Follow these steps to import livestock into Connecticut. This includes all hooved mammals except for horses.

All livestock and poultry permits 

View a list of all livestock and poultry licenses. This includes sales and dealer licensing and more.

For dairy and eggs

Egg producers and sellers  

The size and nature of your egg business will determine which permit or program you need.

Milk Producer License 

Any farm or facility that produces milk for human consumption needs a Milk Producer License, also called a Dairy Farm License.

All dairy licenses 

Find Milk Dealer and Milk Distributor Licenses, Retail Dairy Store Licenses, and more.

Fairs & events

Find livestock shows and events across the state on the Connecticut Agricultural Fairs Association (CTAgFairs) website.

Learn how to enter animals, find fair websites, become a member, and more!

Animal health and disease prevention