Mo. Rev. Stat. § 267.580: Permits, requests for contents, duration.

1. Requests for permits shall be directed to the state veterinarian and shall set forth the following information: The names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, number and kind of animals, origin of shipment, proposed date of shipment, proposed destination, approximate date of arrival, intended purpose of shipment, and method of transportation.

2. All animals entering the state under permit shall be consigned to an individual who is a resident of the state or to a legal entity authorized by law to do business within the state.

3. All permits shall be void fifteen days after date of issuance or a lesser period of time when so designated by the state veterinarian.