Movement Regulations when moving Cattle from Kentucky to Alabama


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Please read the regulations listed below:

Special conditions:

Special Conditions: Alabama Cattle Movement Information:

Cattle from a premises that has had animals confirmed positive for the Bovine Associated Influenza A (H5N1) Syndrome are, until further notice, restricted from importation into Alabama without written permission from the State Veterinarian.

Until further notice, the importation of lactating dairy cattle into Alabama must meet the testing and movement requirements as outlined by the USDA APHIS Federal Order (effective April 29, 2024) which can be found at the link below.

ICVIs for all dairy cattle must also include a statement with the following information:

- The lactation status of the cow (lactating or non-lactating)

- Because all lactating dairy cattle must test negative for Bovine Associated Influenza A (H5N1) from a NAHLN laboratory within 7 days of importation, test results including laboratory name, accession number, and test date must be included on the ICVI.

For further information on testing guidelines and requirements, please see the USDA APHIS Federal Notice

CURRENT APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR THIS MOVE

  1. No Official identification required.

  2. Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian 30 days or less prior to entry; no identification need be recorded on the ICVI. However, if the cattle bear official identification please record on the ICVI.

Official eartags for cattle:

  1. NUES 9 tags

    • 'Bright' tags
    • OCV/Bangs tags (orange)
    • USDA metal tags

  2. AIN tags

    • '840' prefix
    • '900' series (mfr. codes) and "USA" prefix (official ID only for tags manufactured before March 11, 2014 and applied before 3/11/2015)

For more information visit the Alabama Division of Animal Industries

Question Your answer

To what type of facility are the cattle moving?
Type of facility:

  • Farm

  • Ranch

  • Livestock market

What type of cattle are moving?
Type of cattle:
  • Beef

Are the cattle sexually intact?
Yes:
  • The cattle ARE sexually intact

What is the sex?
Sex:
  • Female

What is the age?
Age:
  • Under 18 months of age
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