North Carolina Requires Enhanced Veterinary Standards for Livestock and Pets from Screwworm-Affected States"

Due to the detection of New World Screwworm in the United States, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will enforce additional interstate movement health requirements for warm-blooded animals, including livestock, horses, dogs and cats, entering North Carolina from states affected by a New World Screwworm Infested Zone.

All warm-blooded animals imported into North Carolina from an Infested Zone must have an accredited veterinarian complete the normal importation requirements and comply with the NWS National Continuity of Business Standardized Animal Movement Guidance. Learn more in the release below! #NCAgriculture

More info: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/15/ncdacs-enacts-movement-restrictions-animals-imported-states-affected-new-world-screwworm