Alabama Administrative Code › Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES › AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY › Chapter 80-3-6 - LIVESTOCK SANITARY RULES › Section 80-3-6-.23 - Requirements For Wild Animals And Simi-Wild Animals Imported Into Alabama; And/Or For Intrastate Movement Or Transportation And Disease Control Of Certain Animals

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Unless entry is prohibited otherwise by law enforced by the
				  Department of Conservation or other game law, in order that wild animals, and
				  semi-wild animals maintained in captivity (to include game-breeder's animals
				  pursuant to Section 9-11-(30-31),
Code of Ala. 1975
,)
				  may be imported into the state; and/or in order that such animals may be moved
				  or transported intrastate from place to place, the number of animals involved
				  shall be reported to the State Veterinarian of Alabama ten (10) days prior to
				  such entry of movement or transportation, and immediate opportunity for
				  examination afforded representatives or authorized agents to determine the
				  health status of such animals. Specific entry, intrastate movement or
				  transportation requirements for Camelids; and entry, intrastate movement or
				  transportation and disease control requirements for live Cervidae and semi-wild
				  animals are as follows:
(a) All live
				captive Cervidae as prescribed by the State Veterinarian of Alabama, shall be
				made available to test for brucellosis, tuberculosis, and any known, or to be
				developed tests for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Accredited zoos, research or
				exhibition or treatment and rehabilitation facilities shall have an approved
				CWD monitoring program, provided that Cervids entering into the zoos and
				facilities must also originate from a herd that is under an approved CWD
				monitoring program; and those facilities in compliance with the provisions of
				Section 9-11-(30-31),
Code of Ala. 1975
, shall also
				have an approved CWD monitoring program to include provisions for notification
				of animals that have died from unknown causes.
(b) For the purpose of disease control, the
				State Veterinarian with assistance as needed from other state agencies and
				landowners, shall establish by survey, questionnaire, or by physical presence
				or appointed representatives a database for locating, registering, monitoring,
				and testing of Cervid herds maintained in captivity. From the development and
				maintenance of a monitoring program, the State Veterinarian shall establish
				guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of CWD and TB, and any
				other emerging animal diseases. All testing shall be as prescribed by the State
				Veterinarian. If a Cervid tests positive for CWD, or TB, or any other emerging
				animal disease, the test results shall be confirmed through another qualified
				testing facility. If a positive test is determined and confirmed, a herd plan
				shall be forthwith developed and executed.
Authors:
Robert J. Russell, Patrick B.
					 Moody
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											2-2-8,
					 2-4-1,
					 2-15-150,
					 2-15-170.