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. The Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be valid for no more than seven days from the date of inspection and must include the statement, “All animals listed have been inspected and found free of evidence of NWS infestation.” An entry permit number must be requested at least 48 hours prior to movement.
Permit numbers can be requested Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by emailing NC-ICVI@ncagr.gov.
New World Screwworm is not a food safety concern, and the food supply is safe. For more information on the current outbreak, visit screwworm.gov.