Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
Chapter 80-3-1 - CONTROL OF BRUCELLOSIS IN CATTLE AND SWINE
Section 80-3-1-.19 - Requirements For Swine Brought Into Alabama
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-155, states, in substance, that all livestock brought into the state must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection made by a qualified veterinarian reflecting that the livestock are free from disease. The above required certificate of veterinary inspection, to be accepted by the State Veterinarian, accompanying sows and boars, besides being identified by ear tag, tattoo, ear notch or other acceptable permanent means, must also reflect on the certificate of veterinary inspection one of the following:
(a) They originate directly from a Brucellosis Validated Free State, or
(b) The originate directly from officially validated brucellosis herds, or
(c) They originated from a herd not under quarantine for brucellosis and are negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days of entry, or
(d) They are swine under six months of age.
Authors: Charles H. Barnes, Reginald L. Sorrells
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-170.