Health Certificate Requirements

80-3-18-.05 Health Certificate Requirements. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall provide the following information:

(a) Date and time of shipment.

(b) Name, physical address, phone number and official Premises ID number, if known, of purchaser (Destination)

(c) Name, physical address, phone number and official Premises ID number, if known, of producer or shipper

(d) Quantity

(e) Type of poultry

(f) Other information (if any) about breed of poultry

(g) Certificate should contain the following statements:

1. This is to certify that the above mentioned poultry was tested Avian Influenza negative on the basis of an official approved Avian Influenza test performed by a laboratory certified by the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Authors: Charles H. Barnes, Patrick B. Moody Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§2-15-170, 41-22-5(b). History: Emergency adoption effective February 14, 1984. Permanent adoption: Filed June 7, 1984. Amended: Filed November 12, 2015; effective December 17, 2015.

80-3-18-.06 Cleaning And Disinfection Certificate Requirements. The Certificate of Cleaning and Disinfection shall contain the following information:

(a) The truck, crates and equipment must be washed with soap and water under high pressure and disinfected at the place of origin as specified in 9 C.F.R. 1983, §71.10.

(b) A certificate must be issued after each use prior to entry into the State of Alabama and must be signed and dated by the state or federal animal health official or a practicing accredited veterinarian. This certificate should provide:

1. Date and time of cleaning and disinfecting.

2. Name and address of consignor and consignee. Author: Charles H. Barnes Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§2-15-170, 41-22-5(b). History: Emergency adoption effective February 14, 1984. Permanent adoption: Filed June 7, 1984.