The Mississippi Board of Animal Health has announced new interstate movement requirements for certain animals entering Mississippi after a detection of New World screwworm in Texas.
The requirements took effect June 8 and apply to certain warm-blooded animals entering Mississippi from Texas or other affected states.
According to the board, all warm-blooded animals imported to Mississippi from an infested zone must comply with the New World Screwworm National Continuity of Business Standardized Animal Movement Guidance. An entry permit number must also be requested at least 48 hours before movement.
Animals coming from outside an infested zone but within a surveillance zone or high-risk county in an affected or adjacent state must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
The certificate must state that all animals listed were inspected and found free of New World screwworm. It must also include the statement, “All animals listed on the CVI have been inspected and are free from screwworm larvae infestation.”
The certificate will be valid for no more than seven days from the date of inspection.
Officials said animal owners and transporters should check the Mississippi Board of Animal Health website to determine whether they are coming from a high-risk county in Texas or another affected state.
Questions may be directed to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health at 601-359-1170 or [email protected].
