The New World Screwworm (NWS) infestation is spreading. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico.
While there are no detections in Arkansas at this time, livestock and animal owners should stay alert and take preventative action, officials with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture warn.
Movement of animals into Arkansas from identified NWS Infested Zones will be restricted according to established federal NWS response guidance. A state entry permit will also be required and can be obtained on the Department’s animal entry permit page…