Permits

Permits are used to transport cattle and horses from Alberta to destinations outside of Alberta may are also used to transport cattle and horses from an inspection site to a destination within Alberta. Permits are issued by Livestock Inspectors following an inspection of cattle or horses.   

There are three types of Permits:

• Livestock Permits
• Special Permits
• Lifetime Horse Permits

The category of Special Permits includes: 

• Pedigree Cattle Permit
• Rodeo and Exhibition Permit
• Annual Horse Permit

Permits assist the livestock industry by confirming the ownership of all livestock leaving the province, are a deterrent to inter-provincial livestock theft and assist with tracing livestock in the event of an animal disease outbreak.