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1. All domestic animals and poultry entering the State of Alabama must conform with Alabama’s requirements contained herein and be in
compliance with Federal regulations. 2. All livestock and poultry brought into the State shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that the animals are healthy, free from symptoms of infectious or contagious disease and meet the specific requirements stated these regulations.
An official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is a legible record covering the requirements of the State of Alabama, accomplished on an official form of a standard size from the state of origin and approved by the animal health official in the state of origin, or an equivalent form from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and issued by an accredited veterinarian. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall contain the names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, the origin of the animals, their final destination, and an accurate description or identification of the livestock; also, it shall indicate the health status of the animals involved, including dates and results of required tests and dates of vaccination, if any. All animals shall be consigned to a legal entity authorized by law to do business within the State. Certificates shall be void thirty (30) days after the date of inspection and issuance. No certificate shall be issued unless it can be issued to comply in all respects with requirements of the State of Alabama, unless otherwise specifically authorized in writing. 3. Livestock and poultry from states that do not meet Alabama requirements may not enter Alabama unless a special permit is obtained from the State Veterinarian, or his designated representative. Requests for permits shall be directed to the State Veterinarian, P.O. Box 3336, Montgomery, Alabama 36193, telephone: 334/240-7255, and the following information must be given:
a) Name and addresses of consignor and consignee,
b) Name and kind of animals, origin of shipment, proposed destination, approximate date of arrival and intended purpose of shipment. No blanket permits will be issued. All permits shall be void fifteen (15) days after date of issuance. 4. Owners and operators of railway cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances that have been used for movement of any livestock, other animals or poultry infected with, or exposed to, any infectious, contagious or communicable disease shall be required to have such cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before further use is permissible for the transportation of the livestock.
Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes or other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock, other animals or poultry should assure themselves that each consignment is prepared for shipment in keeping with the requirements of the State of Alabama, and that it is certified on an approved official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Such certificates should be attached to the waybill accompanying the shipment or be in the possession of the attendant in charge of the animals. 5. Livestock or poultry consigned to an approved slaughter establishment are exempt from Certificates of Veterinary Inspection. They may enter Alabama with an accompanying waybill, bill of sale, or permit issued by state or federal officials of the state of origin.
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Animal Importing General Requirements