Entry Requirements For Cattle, Bison, Goats, And Cervidae Imported Into Alabama From The State Of Michigan

80-3-7-.07 Entry Requirements For Cattle, Bison, Goats, And Cervidae Imported Into Alabama From The State Of Michigan. 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.