The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) on June 3 in Texas cattle. Animal owners are reminded that Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) are needed to import animals into North Dakota, and additional requirements are in place for states with an active NWS quarantine in place. Since the first announcement, there have been more cases in Texas and a dog in New Mexico.
NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae can affect all warm-blooded animals, including but not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats, birds, poultry, deer and elk. Animals coming to North Dakota from any state which has an active NWS quarantine in place, are required to be accompanied by a pre-entry permit number prior to import into North Dakota. The permit number is to be listed on the CVI.
USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the United States, and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s animal health division is working closely with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) veterinary staff and other state veterinary offices, including Texas, to maintain open communication and prompt coordination in any necessary responses.
Source : nd.gov