06/12/2026
Alabama Issues New Rules After Screwworm Detection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced new interstate movement requirements for warm-blooded animals entering the state following the detection of New World Screwworm in the United States.
According to a notice issued by the Office of the State Veterinarian, the requirements became effective June 5 and apply to animals entering Alabama from infested states and surveillance zones.
State officials said all warm-blooded animals entering Alabama from an infested zone must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed by an authorized veterinarian. The CVI must state that all animals listed have been inspected and found free from screwworm larvae infestation.
The notice also requires an entry permit number approved by the Alabama State Veterinarian's Office at least 48 hours before entering Alabama. Animals must be inspected within five days of movement, and the CVI will be valid for no more than seven days from the date of inspection.
In addition, officials said documentation must include information regarding treatment administered to prevent New World Screwworm infestation. Any animal suspected of having New World Screwworm myiasis must be removed from shipment.
Animals entering Alabama from outside an infested zone but within a surveillance zone or infested state must also be accompanied by a CVI stating the animals were inspected and found free of screwworm larvae infestation. These animals must also be inspected within five days of movement, and the CVI is valid for seven days from the inspection date.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries said the measures are being implemented to help prevent the spread of New World Screwworm into Alabama livestock populations.
Additional information about New World Screwworm and current infested areas is available through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
