New World Screwworm-related Import Requirements 6.11.26
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Effective immediately and through Aug. 01, 2026:
Any animal demonstrating clinical signs of NWS infestation are prohibited from entry into Kentucky
Movement requirements for large animals originating from infested states are required to have:
o Kentucky permit number obtained from the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian (OSV)
o CVI Issued within 72 hours prior to entry into Kentucky
o Signed statement from an Accredited Veterinarian (AV) attesting: “I have inspected the animals included in this shipment and have found them free of clinical signs of NWS myasis” or state of origin or Kentucky pre-movement inspection forms filled and signed if available. (must accompany movement)
o Notation of any treatments given to the animals on this shipment for NWS
o Signed Statement/Form obtained within 24 hours after entry into Kentucky attesting that the animals were inspected by:
A. In order of preference:
1) private Kentucky AV or their authorized designee,
2) Kentucky OSV personnel (subject to availability),
3) Kentucky USDA VS Personnel (subject to availability) and,
B) were found free of NWS
o All non-Equine livestock must have Official ID (e.g.- RFID, OID). Equine movements must be accompanied by valid EIA result forms for each equine.
ALL animal movements from the Counties containing Control Zones and Counties adjacent to counties containing Control Zones must also meet any Federal or State requirements for movement out of those Control Areas prior to entry into Kentucky.
RECCOMENDATION - Domestic Pet movements from infested states are encouraged to follow the same guidelines.
Visit USDA screwworm information website for current information on affected states and areas: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm
Read the complete updated requirements by clicking the link below.