No cattle may enter Alabama from the State of Michigan unless such shall:
- (a) Obtain an entry permit from the State Veterinarian of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for each shipment within 15 days before entering Alabama.
- (b) Originate from a herd that has been found negative to an official whole herd tuberculosis test administered not more than 12 months before their arrival in Alabama.
- (c) Be included in the herd at the time of the negative whole herd test.
- (d) Be tested negative for tuberculosis within 30 days before arrival in Alabama.
- (e) Be accompanied by certificates of veterinary inspection showing individual identification, the results of whole herd test and individual animal tests.
- (f) Be held under quarantine on Alabama premises until a negative retest for tuberculosis is conducted within 60 – 120 days after arrival (within 90-120 days for cervidae).
Author: Reginald L. Sorrells
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-15-170.
History: New Rule: Filed August 11, 2000; effective September 15, 2000.