ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
INDUSTRIES
Animal Industry Division
State
Regulations for
Alabama
Health Requirements Governing the Admission Of Animals
For More Information on Current
Regulations Please Contact
Dr. Tony Frazier
State Veterinarian
Department of Agriculture and Industries
P.O. Box 3336
Montgomery, Alabama 36109-0336
Telephone: (334) 240-7255 ext. 1
Facsimile (334) 223-7352
Email: stvet@agi.state.al.us
Link
to
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs
1. All domestic animals and poultry entering the State of Alabama must conform with Alabama requirements contained herein and be in compliance with Federal regulations. 2. All livestock and poultry brought into the State shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that the animals are healthy, free from symptoms of infectious or contagious disease and meet the specific requirements stated in these regulations. An official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is a legible record covering the requirements of the State of Alabama from the state of origin and approved by the animal health official in the state of origin, or an equivalent form from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and issued by an accredited veterinarian. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall contain the names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, the origin of the animals, their final destination, and an accurate description or identification of the livestock; also, it shall indicate the health status of the animals involved, including dates and results of required tests and dates of vaccination, if any. All animals shall be consigned to a legal entity authorized by law to do business within the State. Certificates shall be void thirty (30) days after the date of inspection and issuance. No certificate shall be issued unless it can be issued to comply in all respects with requirements of the State of Alabama authorized in writing. 3. Livestock and poultry from states that do not meet Alabama Alabama representative. Requests for permits shall be directed to the State Veterinarian, P.O. Box 3336 , Montgomery , Alabama 36193 information must be given: (1) name and addresses of consignor and consignee, (2) name and kind of animals, origin of shipment, proposed destination, approximate date of arrival and intended purpose of shipment. No blanket permits will be issued. All permits shall be void fifteen (15) days after date of issuance. 4. Owners and operators of railway cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances that have been used for movement of any livestock, other animals or poultry infected with, or exposed to, any infectious, contagious or communicable disease shall be required to have such cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before further use is permissible for the transportation of the livestock. Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes or other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock, other animals or poultry should assure themselves that each consignment is prepared for shipment in keeping with the requirements of the State of Alabama Inspection. Such certificates should be attached to the waybill accompanying the shipment or be in the possession of the attendant in charge of the animals. 5. Livestock or poultry consigned to an approved slaughter establishment are exempt from Certificates of Veterinary Inspection. They may enter Alabama bill of sale, or permit issued by state or federal officials of the state of origin.
1. Brucellosis Cattle for dairy and breeding purposes may enter Alabama Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and individually identified by eartag, tattoo, brand or other permanent means, provided: a. they originate from Certified-Free Herds b. they originate from a Brucellosis Free state c. they are bulls or females over 18 months of age that originate from herds not under quarantine in a Class A or B state and are negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days of entry d. they are bulls or females under 18 months of age Alabama regardless of their vaccination status. All brucellosis tests of animals which are intended for interstate movement shall be conducted in (1) state/federal laboratories, (2) laboratories approved by the proper animal health official of the state of origin, or (3) commercial laboratories operated under the supervision of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and approved by the state of origin. Feeder steers and spayed heifers may be imported without brucellosis tests but shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in accordance with all other regulations. Cattle for immediate slaughter may enter Alabama Inspection or negative test for brucellosis, if they are consigned to a recognized slaughter center where federal or state meat inspection is maintained (except brucellosis reactors, which must be shipped only to plants operating under state/federal approval to receive such animals and are accompanied by appropriate forms for moving such animals), and shall be considered under quarantine until slaughtered. Such animals shall not be diverted without an official permit from the State Veterinarian of Alabama. 2. Tuberculosis Cattle imported into Alabama a. herds not under quarantine in a modified accredited TB free area; or b. an accredited TB free area; or c. an accredited TB free herd.
*** HORSES & OTHER EQUIDAE ***
Horses, mules and asses may be transported or moved into Alabama official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are apparently free of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease. No certificates will be required on horses or mules of the United States Army. 1. Equine Infectious Anemia A. all equidae more than 6 months of age that enter Alabama immediate slaughter, shall be accompanied by evidence of a negative test approved by the State Veterinarian for the detection of equine infectious anemia performed not more than 12 months prior to entry. This information must be recorded on the official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. B. no equidae that react positive to a test for equine infectious anemia shall be imported into Alabama mission of the State Veterinarian of Alabama, and only then if the animals are branded and moved in accordance with Title 9, Part 75.4(c)(3) of the CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, and if the animals are maintained in quarantine as set out in the Alabama Animal Industry Regulation 80-3-4-. 05 All other movements must be under permit from the State Veterinarian.
*** SWINE ***
Swine (except those for immediate slaughter) shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing that the swine have had a veterinary inspection just prior to shipment and that the swine have not been fed raw garbage. Pot bellied pigs must meet brucellosis and pseudorabies requirements regardless of age. 1. Hog Cholera Swine for feeding and breeding purposes may enter the state provided they are accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, as required in the above paragraph, originate in a hog cholera-free area, and are individually identified as to the farms of origin. 2. Brucellosis Swine for breeding purposes must originate from a Validated Brucellosis-Free Herd, or a state designated as Validated Brucellosis-Free, or have been tested negative to brucellosis with an approved test conducted by a state or federally approved laboratory within 30 days of entry. 3. Pseudorabies Swine for breeding (sows and boars) and feeder pigs require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and must be identified by eartag, tattoo, ear notch or other acceptable permanent means and must also reflect one of the following: A. Breeding and Exhibition Purposes: (1) That they originate from herds not known to have been infected with PRV within the last 12 months and are negative to an official test for pseudorabies within thirty days of entry into the state; or (2) They originate from a Qualified PRV Negative Herd; or (3) They originate directly from the farm of origin in a Stage IV or PRV Free State. B. Feeder Pigs (1) They originate in a Pseudorabies Qualified Negative Herd; or (2) They originate in a Pseudorabies Monitored Feeder Pig Herd; or (3) Be shipped directly from the farm of origin in a Stage III, IV or Free State or (4) Be shipped to an approved all class market or approved slaughter market and sold for feeding to a quarantine feedlot. All other movements must be under permit from the State Veterinarian.
All sheep entering Alabama shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are free from scabies, lice, foot rot, scrapie, blue tongue, and have not been exposed to such diseases. 1. Scabies Sheep or lambs must be from a state/federal approved scabies-free area. If not from a scabies-free area, they must be dipped in an approved dip within 15 days of shipment. 2. Scrapie No sheep known to be infected with scrapie, and no progeny of sheep known to be infected with scrapie, may be transported or moved into Alabama All other movements must be under permit from the State Veterinarian.
All goats entering Alabama shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are free from scabies,
lice, foot rot, scrapie, blue tongue, and have not been exposed to such diseases.
1. Brucellosis Goats for dairy purposes ( 6 mo. and older ) must come from a certified brucellosis-free herd or be negative to the brucellosis test within 30 days of date of entry. 2. TB Goats for dairy purposes (of any age) must come from a certified TB free State TB test within 30 days of date of entry. 3. Scabies The certificate shall certify that the goats are free from scabies and are from flocks, which are not under quarantine for scabies.
All dogs and domesticated cats to be moved or transported into Alabama be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing that the animals have been officially vaccinated against rabies and identified by vaccination certificates and tags bearing serial numbers not more than one (1) year prior to shipment. Puppies and domesticated kittens under 3 months of age may be admitted without vaccination. This section does not apply to any dog or cat which is imported into the state for exhibition purposes and which does not remain in the state for more than 21 days. No dog or domesticated cat infested with screwworms shall be shipped or otherwise imported into