18 AAC 36.040. Cattle and bison

(a) Cattle and bison imported into the state must be accompanied by a permit and a health certificate which, for cattle or bison over six months of age, must include certification that within 30 days before importation the cattle or bison tested negative to the following tests at laboratories approved by the United States Department of Agriculture to conduct such tests:

(1) a brucellosis test unless the animal is under 18 months of age and has been officially vaccinated and permanently identified as an official brucellosis vaccinate;

(2) an anaplasmosis test; and

(3) a blue tongue test.

(b) Cattle and bison over six months of age must be negative to a tuberculin test within 30 days before importation.

(c) The health certificate required by (a) of this section must indicate that the animals are free of ectoparasites or have been dipped or sprayed within 10 days before importation with an insecticide approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.

(d) Cattle and bison imported into Alaska are subject to being retested 30 to 120 days after their arrival in the state at the discretion of the state veterinarian. Imported cattle and bison must be kept isolated from resident livestock until retests are concluded or the state veterinarian has approved the release of the animals.

History: Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83

Authority: AS 03.05.020

AS 03.45.050

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