Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.18

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-3-6-.18 - Scabies And Other Disease Prohibitions

(1) No cattle affected with scabies shall be shipped, trailed, driven or otherwise imported into this state for any purpose.

(2) No cattle recently exposed to scabies or from an area quarantined on account of scabies shall be imported into this state except in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture.

(3) All sheep and goats imported into the state must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian, that conveys permanent individual identification by method approved in 9 CFR Parts 54 and 79 allowing the animal(s) to be traced to flock of origin and contains a statement that certifies that they are from areas that are not under quarantine for scabies or any other infectious or communicable disease such as Scrapie, Foot Rot, and Contagious Ecthyma (orf).

(4) All sheep and goats that move within the state that involves, but not limited to, change of ownership, shows, fairs, expositions or slaughter 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.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.18

Filed April 19, 1982. Amended: Filed November 30, 1990. Amended: Filed February 11, 1997; effective March 18, 1997. Amended: Filed August 19, 2002; effective September 23, 2002. Amended: Filed May 16, 2012; effective June 20, 2012.

Authors: Robert J. Russell, Reginald L. Sorrells, Daniel H. Autrey

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