Apparently healthy sheep and goats may be imported into this state for the purpose of immediate slaughter when consigned directly to a recognized slaughtering establishment. Such sheep and goats shall be accompanied by a waybill or certificate marked for immediate slaughter, and shall be slaughtered within ten (10) days after arrival at destination, except when the 10-day period is extended by a special permit from the State Veterinarian. Such sheep shall be permanently individually identified by method approved in 9 CFR Parts 54 and 79 allowing the animal(s) to be traced to flock of origin.

Author: Charles H. Barnes, Reginald L. Sorrells

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-15-170.

History: Filed April 19, 1982. Amended: Filed November 30, 1990. Amended: Filed August 19, 2002; effective September 23, 2002.