State Veterinarian Order: New World Screwworm Restrictions on Interstate Movement of Animals
I. PURPOSE New World Screwworm (NWS) is a devastating pest. It can cause serious and often deadly damage to animals and people in areas where the pest spreads. While NWS is present in parts of South America-where infections in animals and people continue to occur-it was eradicated from the United States decades ago. In recent…