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Equine Activity Statute

Health Requirements for Import/Export
Horses, mules and asses may be transported or moved into Alabama when accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that they are apparently free of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease. No certificates will be required on horses or mules of the United States Army.

1. Equine Infectious Anemia

A. all equidae more than 6 months of age that enter Alabama, except for immediate slaughter, shall be accompanied by evidence of a negative test approved by the State Veterinarian for the detection of equine infectious anemia performed not more than 12 months prior to entry. This information must be recorded on the official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

B. no equidae that react positive to a test for equine infectious anemia shall be imported into Alabama for any purpose, except upon written permission of the State Veterinarian of Alabama, and only then if the animals are branded and moved in accordance with Title 9, Part 75.4(c)(3) of the CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, and if the animals are maintained in quarantine as set out in the Alabama Animal Industry Regulation No. 5.

All other movements must be under permit from the State Veterinarian.

Disposal of Dead Horses
Owners or custodians of horses that die or are killed in their possession or custody must either burn the body or bury the body at least two feet below the surface of the ground within 24 hours of the animal's death. No animal shall be burned or buried sufficiently near a residence as to create a nuisance.