No ratite shall enter Mississippi unless accompanied by a prior permit issued by the State Veterinarian or his designated representative. Such permits shall be issued only upon certification by a licensed, accredited veterinarian that such birds are free from:
2. Salmonella pullorum as determined by a testing procedure, approved by the State Veterinarian, conducted within 30 days of shipment3. Avian Influenza as determined by a testing procedure, approved by the State Veterinarian, conducted within 30 days of shipment. Each bird should be identified on the health certificate with either an official United States Department of Agriculture leg band or micro chip. 4. In addition to the aforementioned requirements, the Board of Animal Health recommends that all ratite birds be vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalitis.2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-12-112
Miss. Code Ann . § 69-15-3.